单词 | consequential |
释义 | Word Frequency consequential(ˌkɒnsɪˈkwɛnʃəl) adjective ▶ USAGE Although both consequential and consequent can refer to something which happens as the result of something else, consequent is more common in this sense in modern English: the new measures were put into effect, and the consequent protest led to the dismissalof those responsible1. important or significant 2. self-important; conceited 3. following as a consequence; resultant, esp indirectly consequential loss Derived forms consequentiality (ˌconseˌquentiˈality) or consequentialness (ˌconseˈquentialness) noun consequentially (ˌconseˈquentially) adverb |
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