Consequential
Consequential adjective - Having great meaning or lasting effect.
Usage example: the American Civil War is often regarded as the nation's most consequential event since its founding
Minor is an antonym for consequential.
Minor
Minor adjective - Lacking importance.
Usage example: only a minor detail, which we can easily disregard for the moment
Both words in one sentence
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Diego is much less consequential to this film despite being one of the three founding cast members, but he doesn't get it as bad as his mate Shira, who goes from a major supporting character to a very minor one.
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