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consequential Meaning & Definition

Q: What are the comparative and superlative forms of consequential?

The comparative form is more consequential and the superlative form is most consequential.

/ˌkɒnsɪˈkwɛnʃəl/

What Does Consequential Mean?

Consequential is an adjective that means Following as a result. It can also mean Having significant consequences; of importance.

Quick Facts About Consequential

Part of speech	adjective
Pronunciation	//ˌkɒnsɪˈkwɛnʃəl//
Syllables	1
Synonyms	important, eventful and of import
Antonyms	inconsequential
Comparative / superlative	more consequential, most consequential

Consequential Definition (Adjective)

Following as a result.
Having significant consequences; of importance.
Important or significant.
Self-important.

Adjective

(of a person) Self-important.

Synonyms of Consequential

important eventfulof importconsiderable

Consequential synonyms and antonyms →

Antonyms of Consequential

inconsequential

Consequential in a Sentence

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Word Forms & Grammar

consequential (comparative more consequential, superlative most consequential)

Origin of Consequential

From consequent +‎ -ial.[1]

How Do You Say Consequential?

You say consequential as //ˌkɒnsɪˈkwɛnʃəl//. It has 1 syllable.

Questions People Ask About Consequential

What part of speech is consequential?

Consequential is an adjective.

What is another word for consequential?

You can replace consequential with words such as important, eventful and of import. See the full list of consequential synonyms and antonyms.

What is the opposite of consequential?

The opposite of consequential is inconsequential.

What are the comparative and superlative forms of consequential?

The comparative form is more consequential and the superlative form is most consequential.