Pronunciations (4)
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/ˌkɑnsɪˈkwɛnʃəl/
Pronunciation notes
- General-American
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/ˌkɒnsɪˈkwɛnʃəl/
Pronunciation notes
- Received-Pronunciation
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ˌkɑnsəˈkwɛnʃəl
Pronunciation notes
- US
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ˌkɒnsəˈkwɛnʃəl
Pronunciation notes
- GB
Adjective
Following as a result.
Having significant consequences; of importance.
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The more profound and consequential the issue, the more stubborn our denial.
Important or significant.
Self-important.
Usage- of a person
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He was a very short, fat little man, with immensely long grey side-whiskers, and a most consequential manner.
Adjective
having important issues or results
- Synonyms
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the year's only really consequential legislation
an eventful decision