🇨🇳Chinese Source WordCode: ZH

结果性的

Pronunciation / Transliteration: jiéguǒ xìng de

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Consequential/ˌkɒn.sɪˈkwɛn.ʃəl/
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🇨🇳 Example Sentence in Chinese:

"这些决定是结果性的。"

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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Having significant consequences; important.

    "The consequential decisions made during the meeting will affect the company's future."
  2. 2

    Resulting from or having to do with a consequence.

    "The consequential damages from the accident were substantial."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'consequential' originates from the Latin word 'consequentia', meaning 'following closely', which evolved through Middle French before entering English in the late 14th century. Its meaning has shifted to denote something that is significant or important as a result of an action or event.

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