consequential

Meanings

• adjective

  having consequences; important or significant

• adjective

  bringing about consequences; effective

• noun

  the consequence or effect of an action or condition

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Antonyms

inconsequential

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Synonyms

considerable , important

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Rhymes

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sequential , institutional , adjunctional , recitational

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Variants

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consequential , consequentialities , consequentiality , consequentially , consequentialness , consequentialnesses

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Forms

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consequentiality, consequentialist, consequentialisms

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Etymology

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from the Latin consequentialis, from consequi 'follow, come after, ensue'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'consequential' was first used in English in the 15th century.

2. In the novel 'Crime and Punishment' by Fyodor Dostoevsky, the character Raskolnikov is described as a consequentialist.

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Related Concepts

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1. consequentialism: A philosophical theory that holds that the moral worth of an action is determined solely by the value of its consequences.

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Culture

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In literature, 'consequential' is often used to describe characters who are overly concerned with the consequences of their actions, and in philosophy, it refers to the idea that every event or action has a consequence, which can be used to explain causality.

How to Memorize "consequential"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a chain reaction or domino effect to remember the meaning of 'consequential'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'consequential' with the word 'important' or 'significant'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Causing Outcomes Significantly Useful To Everyone' to remember the meaning of 'consequential'.

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