consequentially
Definition
- Adverb:
- In a way that is important or significant; having important consequences or results. This describes an action done in a manner that leads to significant outcomes or that is itself significant.
- In a self-important or pompous manner. This describes behaving with an exaggerated sense of one's own importance, often as a result of a position or event.
Usage Examples
- Adverb (Having important consequences):
- The treaty was consequentially altered, changing the course of diplomatic relations.
- She spoke consequentially about the need for environmental reform.
- Adverb (In a self-important manner):
- The newly promoted manager began to act consequentially, much to his team's annoyance.
- He puffed out his chest and walked consequentially into the meeting.
Advanced Usage
- Used to introduce a resultant action or state: While less common in modern usage, it can function similarly to "consequently" or "as a result."
- (Archaic/Formal) The law was passed; consequentially, all previous statutes were void.
- In legal or formal contexts: To denote that something is done with binding or significant effect.
- The judge ruled consequentially, affecting hundreds of similar cases.
Variants and Related Words
- Consequential (adj): Important, significant; following as a result or effect.
- The report discussed the consequential impacts of the policy.
- Consequence (n): A result or effect of an action or condition; importance or relevance.
- He considered the consequences before acting.
- Consequently (adv): As a result; therefore. (Note: This is the more common adverb for expressing result, while "consequentially" more often describes manner or significance.)
- It rained all day; consequently, the picnic was canceled.
Synonyms
- Significantly: In a sufficiently great or important way as to be worthy of attention.
- Importantly: In a manner of great significance or value.
- Pompously: In a manner characterized by excessive self-esteem or exaggerated dignity.
- Hence (for the 'as a result' sense): As a consequence; for this reason.
Related Phrases
- To act consequentially: To behave in a way that suggests one is important or that one's actions have great weight.
- After winning the award, she started to act consequentially.
- To speak consequentially: To speak on matters of importance or in a pompous tone.
- The elder statesman spoke consequentially about the nation's history.
Adverb
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having consequence
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