consequential-: signification, définitions et traductions

Following as an effect, result, or conclusion; consequent.

Having important consequences; significant:"The year's only really consequential legislation was the reform of Social Security"(New York Times).

Important; influential: a consequential figure in the academic community. Pompous; self-important:"He's a proud, haughty, consequential, turned-up-nosed peacock"(Charles Dickens).