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consequential
 
SYLLABICATION:con·se·quen·tial
PRONUNCIATION:  kns-kwnshl
ADJECTIVE:1. Following as an effect, result, or conclusion; consequent. 2. Having important consequences; significant: “The year's only really consequential legislation was the reform of Social Security” (New York Times). 3a. Important; influential: a consequential figure in the academic community. b. Pompous; self-important.
OTHER FORMS:conse·quenti·ali·ty (-sh-l-t) , conse·quential·ness —NOUN
conse·quential·ly —ADVERB
 
 
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