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- pronunciation:
- kan
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kwen
shl
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
coming after as an outcome, result, or consequence.
The offense was grave and the consequential punishment was severe.- antonyms:
- causal, unrelated
- similar words:
- attendant
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| definition 2: |
pompous; self-important.
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| definition 3: |
significant; important.
The Clean Air Act was a consequential piece of legislation.- antonyms:
- inconsequential, insignificant, slight, unimportant
- similar words:
- big, important, significant
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| related words: |
great, material, meaningful, necessary, pivotal, real, serious, substantial |
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| derivation: |
consequentially (adv.) |
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