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Webster 1913 Edition

Consequential

Conˊse-quen′tial

,
Adj.
1.
Following as a consequence, result, or logical inference; consequent.
All that is revealed in Scripture has a
consequential
necessity of being believed . . . because it is of divine authority.
Locke.
These kind of arguments . . . are highly
consequential
and concludent to my purpose.
Sir M. Hale.
2.
Assuming or exhibiting an air of consequence; pretending to importance; pompous; self-important;
as, a
consequential
man
. See
Consequence
,
Noun.
, 4.
His stately and
consequential
pace.
Sir W. Scott.
Consequential damage
(Law)
(a)
Damage so remote as not to be actionable
(b)
Damage which although remote is actionable.
(c)
Actionable damage, but not following as an immediate result of an act.

Webster 1828 Edition

Consequential

CONSEQUENTIAL

,
Adj.
1.
Following as the effect; produced by the connection of effects with causes; as a consequential evil.
2.
Having the consequence justly connected with the premises; conclusive.
These arguments are highly consequential and concludent to my purpose.
3.
Important.
4.
With assumed importance; with conceit.

Definition 2024

consequential

consequential

English

Adjective

consequential ‎(comparative more consequential, superlative most consequential)

  1. following as a result
  2. having significant consequences; of importance
  3. important or significant
  4. self-important
    • 1919, Lord Frederic Hamilton, The Vanished Pomps of Yesterday, page 69:
      He was a very short, fat little man, with immensely long grey side-whiskers, and a most consequential manner.

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Synonyms

(having significant consequences):considerable, important

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