consequential

con·se·quen·tial

adj \ˌkän(t)-sə-ˈkwen(t)-shəl\

Definition of CONSEQUENTIAL

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

Examples of CONSEQUENTIAL

1. There have been several consequential innovations in their computer software.
2. The change to the schedule is not consequential.

First Known Use of CONSEQUENTIAL

1626

Related to CONSEQUENTIAL

Synonyms: attendant, consequent, resultant, due (to)

Antonyms: inconsequential, inconsiderable, insignificant, little, minor, negligible, slight, small, trifling, trivial, unimportant

Related Words: accompanying, coincident, concomitant

Near Antonyms: causal

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Rhymes with CONSEQUENTIAL

differential, inessential, influential, nonessential