Consequentialist
Pronunciation: /ˈkɑnsəkwəntˈiəˈɫɪst/
Consequentialist (adjective)
- Relating to a belief that the outcomes of actions are the most important part of deciding if they are right or wrong.
Examples
- A consequentialist approach evaluates actions based on their outcomes.
- A consequentialist believes that results are the most important.
Common collocations: consequentialist theory, consequentialist reasoning