consequential

Founding-era definition · Webster's 1828 American Dictionary

CONSEQUENTIAL, adjective 1. Following as the effect; produced by the connection of effects with causes; as a consequential evil. 2. Having the consequence justly connected with the premises; conclusive. These arguments are highly consequential and concludent to my purpose. 3. Important. 4. With assumed importance; with conceit.
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