con·se·quen·tial 
/ˌkɑ:nsəˈkwɛnʃəl/ adjective
/ˌkɑ:nsəˈkwɛnʃəl/ adjective formal 1 [more consequential; most consequential] : important
▪ There have been several consequential innovations in their computer software. ▪ The change to the schedule is not consequential. — opposite inconsequential 2 : happening as a result : consequent
▪ The company is considering layoffs but hopes to avoid a consequential loss in productivity. [=a loss in productivity because of the layoffs]
▪ There have been several consequential innovations in their computer software. ▪ The change to the schedule is not consequential. — opposite inconsequential
▪ The company is considering layoffs but hopes to avoid a consequential loss in productivity. [=a loss in productivity because of the layoffs]
— con·se·quen·tial·ly adverb
