Definitions for: Consequential


[adj] having important issues or results; "the year's only really consequential legislation"; "an eventful decision"



Webster (1913) Definition: Con`se*quen"tial, a.
1. Following as a consequence, result, or logical inference;
consequent.

All that is revealed in Scripture has a
consequential necessity of being believed . . .
because it is of divine authority. --Locke.

These kind of arguments . . . are highly
consequential and concludent to my purpose. --Sir M.
Hale.

2. Assuming or exhibiting an air of consequence; pretending
to importance; pompous; self-important; as, a
consequential man. See Consequence, n., 4.

His stately and consequential pace. --Sir W.
Scott.

Consequential damage (Law)
(a) Damage so remote as not to be actionable
(b) Damage which although remote is actionable.
(c) Actionable damage, but not following as an immediate
result of an act.

Synonyms: eventful, important, of import

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