Main Entry: con·se·quen·tial

Pronunciation: \ˌkän(t)-sə-ˈkwen(t)-shəl\

Function: adjective

Date: 1626

1 : of the nature of a secondary result : indirect
2 : consequent
3 : having significant consequences : important <a grave and consequential event>
4 : self-important

— con·se·quen·ti·al·i·ty \-ˌkwen(t)-shē-ˈa-lə-tē\ noun

— con·se·quen·tial·ly \-ˈkwen(t)-sh(ə-)lē\ adverb

— con·se·quen·tial·ness \-ˈkwen(t)-shəl-nəs\ noun