consequential

(kŏnˌsĭ-kwĕnˈshəl)

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).
3. a. Important; influential: a consequential figure in the academic community.
   b. Pompous; self-important.

Related Forms:

• conˌse·quenˌti·alˈi·ty (-shē-ălˈĭ-tē), conˌse·quenˈtial·ness noun

• conˌse·quenˈtial·ly adverb