con sequential
sɪˈkwɛn adjective
1.
following as an effect, result, or outcome; resultant; consequent.
2.
following as a logical conclusion or inference; logically consistent.
3.
of consequence or importance: a consequential man in his field.
4.
self-important; pompous.
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consequential (ˌkɒnsɪˈkwɛnʃəl) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | important or significant |
| 2. | self-important; conceited |
| 3. | following as a consequence; resultant, esp indirectly: consequential loss |
| usage Although both consequential and consequent can refer to something which happens as the result of something else, consequent is more common in this sense in modern English: the new measures were put into effect, and the consequent protest led to the dismissal of those responsible | |
| consequenti'ality | |
| —n | |
| conse'quentialness | |
| —n | |
| conse'quentially | |
| —adv | |
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Word Origin & History
consequential
1620s, from consequent + -al (1). Meaning "pregnant with consequences, important" is recorded from 1728. Related: Consequentially (c.1600).
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