— consequentiality, consequentialness , n. — consequentially , adv.
/kon'si kwen"sheuhl/ , adj.
1. following as an effect, result, or outcome; resultant; consequent.
2. following as a logical conclusion or inference; logically consistent.
3. of consequence or importance: a consequential man in his field.
4. self-important; pompous.
[ 1620-30; consequenti ( a ) CONSEQUENCE + -AL 1 ]