Intervening, intermediate, consequential, substantive

A. “Intervening logic”

Intervening means lying between two points.

The intervening logic consists of the reasoning connecting the two.

B. “Intermediate”

Intermediate similarly means in between.

C. “Consequential”

Consequential means having significant consequences or importance.

A conclusion is consequential when it matters substantially for your broader argument.

D. “Substantive”

Substantive means substantial, meaningful, or significant in content, rather than trivial or merely formal.