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Meaning of 'consequential' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Consequential [ a.]
- Following as a consequence, result, or logical inference; consequent.
- Assuming or exhibiting an air of consequence; pretending to importance; pompous; self-important; as, a consequential man. See Consequence, n., 4.

Meaning of 'consequential' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . consequential [ s]
Meaning (1):
- having important issues or results
Example in sentence:
  • an eventful decision;
  • the year's only really consequential legislation

Nearby Words:

con con- conacre conarium conation conative conatus concamerate concameration concatenate

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