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The definition of consequential is important or something that follows another act.

(adjective)

An example of something consequential is the decision to cut education funding.
An example of something consequential is the need to get physical therapy after you break your leg.

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See consequential in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

following as an effect or inference
important
Rare acting important; pompous

Origin: < L consequentia (see consequence) + -al

Related Forms:

consequentiality noun or consequentialness
consequentially adverb

See consequential in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Following as an effect, result, or conclusion; consequent.
Having important consequences; significant: “The year's only really consequential legislation was the reform of Social Security” (New York Times).
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

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