consequential
Wednesday August 31st 2005, 8:28 pm
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con·se·quen·tial (kŏn’sĭ-kwĕn’shəl) pronunciation
adj.

1. Following as an effect, result, or conclusion; consequent.
2. Having important consequences; significant: “The year’s only really consequential legislation was the reform of Social Security” (New York Times).
3.
1. Important; influential: a consequential figure in the academic community.
2. Pompous; self-important.


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