consequential in English
- consequential⇄adv. consequentially.
- consequential⇄consequential, adjective.
1. following as an effect; resulting; consequent.
2. having or showing a high opinion of oneself; self-important; pompous.
3. following as a logical conclusion or inference; resultant.
4. of consequence - consequential⇄noun consequentialness.
consequential in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
consequential in Hindi हिन्दी
consequential in Marathi मराठी
consequential in Nepali नेपाली
Consequential
Part of Speech
Adjective
Pronunciation
IPA: /ˌkɒn.sɪˈkwen.ʃəl/ (British), /ˌkɑːn.səˈkwen.ʃəl/ (American)
Phonetic: kon-si-KWEN-shuhl (British), kahn-suh-KWEN-shuhl (American)
Definitions
- Following as a result or effect of something.
- Having significant or important consequences.
- Logically following in a sequence.
Usage Examples
- The company faced consequential losses after the scandal.
- The court ruled that the breach of contract had consequential damages.
- Her research was highly consequential for medical advancements.
Etymology
Derived from Latin consequens ("following closely"), from consequi ("to follow"), combining con- ("together") + sequi ("to follow"). The modern usage evolved in the 17th century.
Synonyms
- Significant
- Momentous
- Substantial
- Important
- Resultant
Antonyms
- Inconsequential
- Minor
- Trivial
- Unimportant
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Consecuente | kon-se-KWEN-te |
| French | Conséquent | kɔ̃-se-kɑ̃ |
| German | Konsequent | kɔn-ze-KVENT |
| Hindi | परिणामी (Parinaami) | pa-ri-naa-mi |
| Tamil | முக்கியமான (Mukkiyamaana) | muk-ki-ya-maa-na |
| Bengali | গুরুত্বপূর্ণ (Gurutwopurno) | gu-rut-wo-pur-no |
| Telugu | ప్రాముఖ్యత కలిగిన (Praamukhayata Kaligina) | praa-mu-kha-ya-ta ka-li-gi-na |
| Marathi | महत्वपूर्ण (Mahatwapurna) | ma-hat-wa-pur-na |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
British English: /ˌkɒn.sɪˈkwen.ʃəl/
American English: /ˌkɑːn.səˈkwen.ʃəl/
Australian English: /ˌkɒn.sɪˈkwɛn.ʃəl/
Historical Usage
The word "consequential" was first recorded in the late 17th century, primarily used in legal and philosophical contexts to denote the impact of a decision or action.
Cultural Nuances
In legal terms, "consequential damages" refer to losses incurred due to a breach of contract. In everyday speech, the word often conveys a sense of importance and influence.
More Information
The word "consequential" is frequently used in academic, legal, and philosophical contexts to emphasize the significance of an action or event. In logical reasoning, it describes results that naturally follow from prior premises.