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Consequential vs Influential - What's the difference?

consequential | influential | Related terms |

As adjectives the difference between consequential and influential

is that consequential is following as a result while influential is having or exerting influence.

As a noun influential is

a person who has influence.

consequential

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • following as a result
  • having significant consequences; of importance
  • something which is important or significant
  • someone who is self-important
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    • Synonyms

    * considerable * important

    Antonyms

    * inconsequential

    See also

    * consequentiality (noun) * consequentialness (noun) * consequentially (adverb)

    influential

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Having or exerting influence.
    • John Lennon was a very influential person in music, as well as in politics, fashion and general culture.

    Synonyms

    * swayful

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A person who has influence