consequential

CEFRB2

/ˌkɑnsɪˈkwɛnʃəl/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Important enough to have a noticeable effect.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Having significant consequences; of importance.

Examples

  • All elections are important. But we know in our bones this one is more consequential.

  • Tom wanted to do something consequential for once.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2
Synonyms
2

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Important or significant.

  2. Following as a result.

  3. Self-important.

More examples

In context

  • He was a very short, fat little man, with immensely long grey side-whiskers, and a most consequential manner.

  • The more profound and consequential the issue, the more stubborn our denial.

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Origin

adjective

From consequent + -ial.