consequential
adjectiveUK /ˌkɒnsɪˈkwenʃəl/
US /ˌkɑːnsəˈkwenʃəl/
Something consequential is very important and makes a big difference.
The team's final goal was consequential because it won them the championship.
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2. Happening as a result of something else; following from it.
The heavy rain and consequential flooding closed the roads.
3. Acting in a way that shows you think you are very important; self-important.
He gave a consequential little nod as if he ran the whole school.
4. Having serious or far-reaching effects.
Choosing which school to attend is a consequential decision.