What does consequential mean?
Consequential means Following as a result..
Consequential
/ˌkɑnsɪˈkwɛnʃəl/ · adjective
Meaning
Following as a result..
Definitions by Sense
- Following as a result.
- Having significant consequences; of importance.
- Important or significant.
- (of a person) Self-important.
Example Sentences
The more profound and consequential the issue, the more stubborn our denial.
He was a very short, fat little man, with immensely long grey side-whiskers, and a most consequential manner.
Synonyms for consequential
Antonyms for consequential
Related Words
Word Forms
- more consequential
- most consequential
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for consequential?
Common synonyms include considerable, important, eventful, of import.
What is the opposite of consequential?
Possible antonyms include inconsequential.
How do you use consequential in a sentence?
The more profound and consequential the issue, the more stubborn our denial.
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