1. important; significant; having notable effects or results
2. following as a result or effect; resulting
Usage: formal

Examples

• The CEO’s resignation was a consequential decision that affected the entire company.
• Climate change will have consequential impacts on future generations.
• The court’s ruling was highly consequential for civil rights.
• Her consequential discovery led to a breakthrough in medical research.
• The flooding and consequential damage cost millions to repair.
• This is not a consequential matter and can be decided later.