consequential
gb/kˌɑnsəkwˈɛnʃəl/ us/kˌɑnsəkwˈɛnʃəl/
C1
Inglés
~ 7200
jelentős, nagy horderejű, valamiből eredő, következményes, fontoskodó, következményi, közvetett
C1
FORMAL
1
jelentős
B2
Patrón de uso:
a consequential [decision/change/event] for [someone/something]
It was one of the most consequential elections in the country’s history.
Ez volt az ország történetének egyik legnagyobb horderejű választása.
Her research turned out to be far more consequential than anyone expected.
Kiderült, hogy a kutatása sokkal jelentősebb volt, mint bárki gondolta.
The report outlines several consequential risks for global markets.
We are facing a consequential choice about our energy future.
These seemingly small rules can have consequential effects on how people behave.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
This was a consequential decision for his career.
Ez a karrierje szempontjából jelentős döntés volt.
The new law could be very consequential for small businesses.
Az új törvény nagyon nagy hatással lehet a kisvállalkozásokra.
Her choice of school became more consequential than she first thought.
The meeting today is consequential for the whole team.
Climate change is a highly consequential issue for all of us.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes use *consequential* to mean only 'logical' or 'following in order'. In modern English, it is most often used to mean 'very important because of its effects'. For 'happening as a result', *resulting* or *consequent* are usually clearer in neutral style.
Significado
having important effects or impact
Colocaciones
consequential decision
|consequential change
|consequential policy
|highly consequential
|politically consequential
Sinónimos
significant (Slightly more common and a bit less formal; very close in meaning.)
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momentous (Stronger and more emotional; often used for historic or life-changing events.)
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important (More general and less formal; does not always emphasize effects as strongly.)
Antónimos
insignificant (Describes something that has little or no effect or importance.)
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trivial (Suggests something is unimportant and not worth much attention.)
Temas
society
|politics
|business
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Very important because it causes big results or changes.
Having significant effects, influence, or importance, especially because of the results that follow.
C1
FORMAL
2
Patrón de uso:
[effect] is consequential to/from [cause]
The report analyzes the consequential effects of the policy on housing prices.
A jelentés az intézkedés lakásárakra gyakorolt következményes hatásait elemzi.
Any consequential expenses must be approved in advance by the finance department.
Minden járulékos költséget a pénzügyi osztálynak előzetesen jóvá kell hagynia.
The company is liable for consequential losses arising from equipment failure.
We need to separate the main impact from any consequential impacts on local communities.
This study looks at the consequential changes in traffic patterns after the bridge closed.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The doctor explained the consequential problems caused by smoking.
Az orvos elmagyarázta a dohányzásból eredő problémákat.
There were many consequential changes after the merger.
A fúzió után számos ebből eredő változás történt.
We must plan for the consequential costs of this project.
The flood and its consequential damage were very serious.
They are still dealing with the consequential delays to the project.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse *consequential* with *consecutive*. *Consequential* means 'happening as a result'; *consecutive* means 'one after another in order'. In many formal texts, *resulting* or *subsequent* are more natural than *consequential*.
Significado
resulting from something else
Colocaciones
consequential effects
|consequential changes
|consequential costs
|consequential benefits
|consequential risks
Sinónimos
resulting (More common and neutral; often used in everyday and technical contexts.)
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subsequent (Focuses more on time sequence than on cause-and-effect.)
Antónimos
independent (Describes something that does not result from or depend on another thing.)
Temas
science
|law
|business
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Happening because of something that came before it.
Happening as a result or outcome of a particular action, event, or condition.
C2
LITERARY
3
fontoskodó
B2
Patrón de uso:
a consequential [person/air/manner]
He strutted into the room with a consequential air that made everyone roll their eyes.
Fontoskodó modorban vonult be a szobába, amitől mindenki forgatta a szemét.
The novel gently mocks a group of consequential men who overestimate their influence.
A regény finoman kigúnyol egy csapat fontoskodó férfit, akik túlbecsülik a befolyásukat.
She adopted a consequential tone whenever she spoke about her minor achievements.
Critics found the film heavy and oddly consequential, given its simple subject.
He was a rather consequential figure at the office, despite his limited authority.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The young manager sounded very consequential in the meeting.
A fiatal menedzser nagyon fontoskodón beszélt az értekezleten.
People laughed at his consequential way of speaking.
Az emberek nevettek a fontoskodó beszédmódján.
She walked in with a consequential smile on her face.
He is kind, but sometimes he acts a bit consequential.
The boy tried to look consequential in front of his friends.
Error frecuente:
Learners rarely know this meaning and may misread it as simply 'important'. In many modern contexts, this sense appears in fiction or literary reviews and implies 'acting important in a silly way', not truly being important.
Significado
self-important or pompous
Colocaciones
a consequential little man
|a consequential air
|a consequential manner
|sound consequential
|look consequential
Sinónimos
pompous (Very close in meaning; often stronger and more clearly negative.)
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self-important (Informal and clear; directly describes someone who thinks they are very important.)
Antónimos
modest (Describes someone who does not show off or act important.)
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unassuming (Suggests quiet behavior without any show of importance.)
Temas
personality
|emotions
|relationships
Definición
Acting as if you are very important, in a way that seems silly or too serious.
Behaving or speaking as if one is very important, in a way that can seem silly or irritating.
C2
TECHNICAL
4
közvetett
C1
Patrón de uso:
consequential [damages/loss/losses]
The contract excludes liability for any consequential damages.
A szerződés kizárja a felelősséget bármilyen következményi kárért.
Their insurance policy does not cover consequential loss resulting from power cuts.
A biztosításuk nem fedezi az áramszünetekből eredő következményi veszteséget.
The company faces several claims for consequential losses after the software failure.
Lawyers debated whether the lost profits should be treated as consequential damages.
Many standard terms now limit compensation for consequential or indirect loss.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The company will not pay for consequential damages.
A cég nem téríti meg a következményi károkat.
Our policy does not include consequential loss of profit.
A biztosításunk nem terjed ki a közvetett profitkiesésre.
They went to court to claim consequential damages.
The contract says that consequential losses are excluded.
We must explain to clients what consequential damages are.
Error frecuente:
Learners may think *consequential damages* simply means 'big or serious damages'. In legal English, it usually means 'indirect or secondary damages', especially lost profits or other follow-on financial loss. Check the legal system you are working in, as definitions can vary.
Significado
indirect or secondary (legal/business)
Colocaciones
consequential damages
|consequential loss
|consequential losses
|exclude consequential damages
|claims for consequential loss
Sinónimos
indirect (General word; in legal contexts, 'indirect damages' is often used similarly to 'consequential damages'.)
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incidental (Another legal/business term; may refer to smaller, additional costs rather than full secondary loss.)
Antónimos
direct (In legal and financial language, 'direct damages' are caused immediately by an act, not through later effects.)
Temas
law
|business
|finance
Definición
In legal and business English, about money loss that does not come directly from an action, but happens because of later effects of that action.
In law and business, describing financial loss or damage that does not arise directly from an act, but occurs as a secondary result of it.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
consequential
AFI
GB/kˌɑnsəkwˈɛnʃəl/
US/kˌɑnsəkwˈɛnʃəl/
Sílabas y acento
con - sequen - tial (3 sílabas)
Stress on 3rd syllable (tial)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: consequential
Familia de palabras
Core family
consequence
noun B1
consequently
adverb B2
Related words
consequent
adjective C1
Negative and opposite forms
inconsequential
adjective
Expresiones
consequential damages
1/kˌɑnsəkwˈɛnʃəl dˈæmɪd͡ʒɪz/
fixed phrase
technical
indirect financial loss in law
Money that a person or business loses, not from the main problem itself, but from later results of that problem, especially in legal cases.
Ejemplos
- The supplier’s terms clearly exclude any liability for consequential damages.
- They sued the manufacturer for consequential damages after the machine failure stopped production.
- Many contracts limit consequential damages such as lost profits or loss of business.
consequential loss
1/kˌɑnsəkwˈɛnʃəl lˈɔs/
fixed phrase
technical
secondary financial loss
Money that is lost because of later effects of an event (for example, lost profit after a fire), especially in business, insurance, and legal language.
Ejemplos
- Their insurance does not cover consequential loss caused by power failures.
- The factory’s closure led to significant consequential loss for local suppliers.
- The policy includes cover for consequential loss resulting from machinery breakdown.