Definitions for CONSEQUENTIAL
ˌkɒn sɪˈkwɛn ʃəlcon·se·quen·tial

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. consequential, eventfuladjective

   having important issues or results

   "the year's only really consequential legislation"; "an eventful decision"

WiktionaryRate this definition:4.0 / 3 votes

1. consequentialadjective

   following as a result

2. consequentialadjective

   having significant consequences; of importance

3. consequentialadjective

   something which is important or significant

4. consequentialadjective

   someone who is self-important

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Consequentialadjective

   Etymology: from consequent.

   1. Produced by the necessary concatenation of effects to causes.

   We sometimes wrangle, when we should debate;
   A consequential ill which freedom draws;
   A bad effect, but from a noble cause. Matthew Prior.

   2. Having the consequences justly connected with the premises; conclusive.

   Though these kind of arguments may seem obscure; yet, upon a due consideration of them, they are highly consequential, and concludent to my purpose. Matthew Hale, Origin of Mankind.

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1. consequential

   Consequential refers to something that is important, significant or has considerable impact or consequences. It implies that a result or effect arises as a direct consequence of a particular action or event.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:4.0 / 2 votes

1. Consequentialadjective

   following as a consequence, result, or logical inference; consequent

2. Consequentialadjective

   assuming or exhibiting an air of consequence; pretending to importance; pompous; self-important; as, a consequential man. See Consequence, n., 4

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How to pronounce CONSEQUENTIAL?

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How to say CONSEQUENTIAL in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of CONSEQUENTIAL in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of CONSEQUENTIAL in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of CONSEQUENTIAL in a Sentence

1. Ian Bremmer:

   The potential for the Russians to engage in material escalation vis-à-vis Ukraine and other issues involving core European national security, and whether or not the Americans are able to effectively and multilaterally respond with our allies, I think is a very big question, and frankly, it is the most consequential of the geopolitical challenges that Biden will have faced to date of his first year.

2. Mitch McConnell:

   Im finishing 36 years in the Senate and Ive cast a lot of big votes, and in my view, just my view, this is will be the most consequential I have ever cast.

3. Mike Davis:

   President Trump's biggest and most consequential accomplishment was President Donald Trump transformation of Senate Judiciary, including President Donald Trump solidification of a conservative majority on the Supreme Court and President Donald Trump appointment of a near-record 54 circuit judges to the critically important federal courts of appeals, these lifetime appointments will provide an important constitutional check on government overreach by the President Biden administration.

4. Congressman Royce:

   Greece looks likely at this point to leave the euro and I think the danger of that is there are other left-wing governments in Europe that might follow suit, that would lead to a very consequential impact for the euro and frankly create more instability in the region. It is a pity that Greece does not get its act together.

5. Clay Middleton:

   And South Carolina's why this election is the most consequential election of our life. in late night conversations, I remember him saying,' Clay, if we ever run for public office, here's how we would run the campaign and here's the ideas we would implement,'.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=CONSEQUENTIAL
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Consequential
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=CONSEQUENTIAL
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/CONSEQUENTIAL
6. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=CONSEQUENTIAL