Download the app
educalingo
Search
Most consequential choices involve shades of gray, and some fog is often useful in getting things done.
Timothy Geithner

Meaning of "consequential" in the English dictionary

Dictionary
DICTIONARY
section

PRONUNCIATION OF CONSEQUENTIAL

consequential  [ˌkɒnsɪˈkwɛnʃəl] play
facebooktwitterpinterestwhatsapp

GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CONSEQUENTIAL

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Consequential is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES CONSEQUENTIAL MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Consequence

Consequence may refer to: ▪ Logical consequence, also known as a consequence relation, or entailment ▪ In operant conditioning, a result of some behavior ▪ Consequentialism, a theory in philosophy in which the morality of an act is determined by its effects ▪ Unintended consequence ▪ Punishment, an imposed consequence...

Definition of consequential in the English dictionary

The first definition of consequential in the dictionary is important or significant. Other definition of consequential is self-important; conceited. Consequential is also following as a consequence; resultant, esp indirectly.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CONSEQUENTIAL


circumferential
səˌkʌmfəˈrɛnʃəl
confidential
ˌkɒnfɪˈdɛnʃəl
credential
krɪˈdɛnʃəl
differential
ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃəl
essential
ɪˈsɛnʃəl
existential
ˌɛɡzɪˈstɛnʃəl
experiential
ɪkˌspɪərɪˈɛnʃəl
exponential
ˌɛkspəʊˈnɛnʃəl
inconsequential
ˌɪnkɒnsɪˈkwɛnʃəl
influential
ˌɪnflʊˈɛnʃəl
nonsequential
ˌnɒnsɪˈkwɛnʃəl
potential
pəˈtɛnʃəl
preferential
ˌprɛfəˈrɛnʃəl
prudential
pruːˈdɛnʃəl
quintessential
ˌkwɪntɪˈsɛnʃəl
residential
ˌrɛzɪˈdɛnʃəl
self-referential
ˌsɛlfrɛfəˈrɛnʃəl
sequential
sɪˈkwɛnʃəl
tangential
tænˈdʒɛnʃəl
torrential
tɒˈrɛnʃəl

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CONSEQUENTIAL

consentaneousness
consenter
consentience
consentient
consenting
consenting adult
consentingly
consequence
consequences
consequent
consequentialism
consequentiality
consequentially
consequentialness
consequently
conservable
conservancies
conservancy
conservant
conservation

WORDS THAT END LIKE CONSEQUENTIAL

action potential
chemical potential
circumstantial
electrode potential
equipotential
growth potential
inessential
inferential
initial
jurisprudential
nonessential
nonresidential
penitential
precedential
presidential
referential
sentential
substantial
unessential
unsubstantial
vice-presidential

Synonyms and antonyms of consequential in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «CONSEQUENTIAL»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «consequential» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of consequential

Translation of «consequential» into 25 languages

TRANSLATOR
online translator

TRANSLATION OF CONSEQUENTIAL

Find out the translation of consequential to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of consequential from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «consequential» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

后果
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

consecuencial
570 millions of speakers

English

consequential
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

परिणामी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

تبعية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

косвенные
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

conseqüentes
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

অনুবর্তী
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

consécutif
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Berbangkit
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Folge
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

間接的な
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

결과적
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Consequential
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

theo sau
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

அதன் விளைவாக ஏற்படும்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

परिणामी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

önemli
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

consequenziale
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

wynikowe
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

непрямі
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

pe cale de consecință
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

επακόλουθες
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

gevolglike
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

följd
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

følge
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of consequential

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CONSEQUENTIAL»

The term «consequential» is very widely used and occupies the 20.555 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
0
100%
FREQUENCY
Very widely used
91
/100
The map shown above gives the frequency of use of the term «consequential» in the different countries.
Principal search tendencies and common uses of consequential
List of principal searches undertaken by users to access our English online dictionary and most widely used expressions with the word «consequential».

FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CONSEQUENTIAL» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «consequential» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «consequential» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about consequential

EXAMPLES

8 QUOTES WITH «CONSEQUENTIAL»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word consequential.
1
Robert Dallek
Obama's endorsement of gay marriage is hardly as consequential as Johnson's legislative success on civil rights.
2
Timothy Geithner
Most consequential choices involve shades of gray, and some fog is often useful in getting things done.
3
Jeff Greenfield
In the many-mansioned house of Alternate History, I occupy a small corner. The trio of what-ifs I chronicled in 'Then Everything Changed' all begin with tiny, highly plausible twists of fate that lead to hugely consequential shifts in history.
4
Glenn Greenwald
The highest compliment one can give a writer is not to say that one wholeheartedly agrees with his observations, but that he provoked - really, forced - difficult thinking about consequential matters and internal questioning of one's own assumptions, often without quick or clear resolution.
5
Michael Ignatieff
If the history of the western moral imagination is the story of an enduring and unending revolt against human cruelty, there are few more consequential figures than Raphael Lemkin - and few whose achievements have been more ignored by the general public. It was he who coined the word 'genocide.' He was also its victim.
6
June Jordan
That attitude that fighting is probably not fair, but you have to defend yourself anyway and damage the enemy, has been profoundly consequential as far as my political activism goes.
7
George Packer
The invisibility of work and workers in the digital age is as consequential as the rise of the assembly line and, later, the service economy.
8
Rodney Stark
Mormons are an extraordinarily educated and professional population. They have all these virtues: They work hard, don't skip school, have no scandals. Consequently, you find them in a lot of consequential places.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CONSEQUENTIAL»

Discover the use of consequential in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to consequential and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Consequential Leadership: 15 Leaders Fighting for Our ...
If you see a need and want to contribute your own consequential leadership, this book is for you.
Mac Pier, 2012
2
The Consequential Damages of Nuclear War: THE RONGELAP REPORT
Johnston and Barker reveal the horrific history of human rights violations endured by the Marshallese, as well as their long struggle for reparations.
Barbara Rose Johnston, Holly M Barker, 2008
3
Negotiating and Drafting Contract Boilerplate
Every contract holds the possibility of consequential damage recovery unless these types of damages are specifically excluded or limited. Accordingly, in any contract review, exclusion or limitation of the other side's right to consequential ...
Tina L. Stark, 2003
4
Consequential Strangers: The Power of People Who Don't Seem ...
Yet these are the people who bring novelty and information into our lives, allow us to exercise different parts of ourselves, and open us up to new opportunities.
Melinda Blau, Karen L. Fingerman, 2009
5
Consequential learning: a public approach to better schools
The book places emphasis on schools creating student work that is relevant to their communities, so as to encourage community involvement in schools.
Jack Shelton, 2005
6
A Practical Guide to Software Licensing for Licensees and ...
Under Section 2-719 (1), (3) of the UCC, the parties to a contract may exclude consequential and incidental damages provided such exclusions are not unconscionable and there are no other explicit exceptions. Consequential damages for ...
H. Ward Classen, 2005
7
The Visual Miscellaneum: A Colorful Guide to the World's ...
Brings to life the world and its issues, using graphs, charts and illustrations for everything from sushi ingredients to mixed martial arts, celebrity marriage to Afghanistan, and video-game sales to how long condiments take to spoil.
David McCandless, 2009
8
Being in First Grade: Consequential Social Interaction
Children are the foundation for each generation to come.
Sally Claycomb Townsend, Syracuse University. Graduate School, 2007
9
Consequential damages in comparative context: from breach of ...
This comparative study deals with the American, Scandinavian and international (C.I.S.G.) solutions to a theoretically controversial and practically important legal problem: liability for the far-reaching "indirect" consequences of ...
Joseph M. Lookofsky, 1989
10
National Health Service (Consequential Provisions) Act 2006, ...
This is an accompanying document to the National Health Service (Consequential Provisions) Act 2006, ch. 43 (ISBN 9780105451068)
Great Britain: Department of Health, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CONSEQUENTIAL»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term consequential is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Talks on Iran Nuclear Deal Are Extended Once Again
... for reaching one of the hardest but potentially most consequential accords in recent diplomatic history. “We are continuing to negotiate for the ... «New York Times, Jul 15»
2
James Kirkup: This Budget introduces Prime Minister Osborne
Some people close to the Chancellor reckon this will be his most consequential budget. It certainly should be: he comes to the Commons today ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»
3
Obama has US on Greece trajectory
It's a consequential moment for the eurozone. Now we see what happens when a country runs out of other people's money. Leftist Prime ... «OCRegister, Jul 15»
4
Fox News built af**ked-up Frankenstein, dumb, angry and divorced …
Obama, for instance, has been one of the most consequential presidents in modern American history. Both politically and culturally, the country ... «Salon, Jul 15»
5
WAtoday Hi-5 House of Dreams competition terms and conditions
The Promoter shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever which is suffered (including but not limited to direct or consequential loss) ... «Sydney Morning Herald, Jul 15»
6
Obama says he'll visit Vietnam after meeting with Communist leader
... who also attended the Oval Office meeting, said at the lunch that “partners like Vietnam are never more consequential than today” as the U.S. ... «The Hill, Jul 15»
7
The Problem with Puerto Rico
With over $3 trillion owed by states, the handling of Puerto Rico's default will set a precedent more consequential than Obergefell. Allowing the ... «American Thinker, Jul 15»
8
Could a Grexit Benefit Britain?
... that such a sudden shock to the system could be advantageous, although in a period of unpredictability the situation may not be as consequential as feared. «The Market Mogul, Jul 15»
9
10 TV Shows That Almost Had Much Better Endings
Which after a mere two hours feel a lot less consequential than a lengthy TV saga. You're looking at a vast and epic construct of more than 50 ... «WhatCulture, Jul 15»
10
Politics ain't broke, so reforms won't fix it
If the added spending was enough to be consequential, as it might be if spent on a single congressional race, for example, it would spur ... «Washington Examiner, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Consequential [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/consequential>. Apr 2024 ».
Download the educalingo app
en
English dictionary
Discover all that is hidden in the words on
index
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z