consequential
1 synonym and 3 antonyms for consequential, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Happening as a direct result of something else.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
2. adj
Likely to have a big effect on what happens next.
“The more profound and consequential the issue, the more stubborn our denial.”
Opposites
Etymology
Formed from consequent and -ial.
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