The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word RESULTANT
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The straight part
We know that "Consequential" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case consequential = resultant.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does RESULTANT mean?
RESULTANT noun- Anything that results from something else; an outcome
- A vector that is the vector sum of multiple vectors
- Following as a result or consequence of something