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consequential

con·se·quen·tial [ kònssə kwénsh'l ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. resultant: following as a consequence or result of something

2. important: of considerable importance, significance, or value
a consequential figure on the classical music circuit

3. too self-important: having an exaggerated opinion of personal qualities or abilities

4. insurance arising as indirect cost: describes costs, loss, or damage beyond the market value of the object lost or damaged, including other indirect costs arising


con·se·quen·ti·al·i·ty [ kònsə kwenshee állətee ] noun
con·se·quen·tial·ly [ kònssə kwénshəlee ] adverb
con·se·quen·tial·ness noun
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