consequently

[ kon-si-kwent-lee, -kwuhnt- ]

adverb

1. as a result, effect, or outcome; therefore:

   There has been a great deal of rain and consequently the reservoirs are full.

consequently

/ ˈkɒnsɪkwəntlɪ /

adverb

1. as a result or effect; therefore; hence

Word History and Origins

Origin of consequently¹

First recorded in 1375–1425; consequent + -ly

Synonym Study

See therefore.

Example Sentences

Ishiba was named the leader of Japan’s ruling LDP - and consequently the country’s prime minister - on 1 October, following a tight race among LDP candidates.

From BBC

Ukad say the "charge against him has been consequently dismissed" however, they are reviewing the decision "in accordance with appeal rights".

From BBC

Some, consequently, subtracted the five undersized kiwis from the total and answered “185.”

From Los Angeles Times

“But he was adamant that his own personal mission wasn’t completed and when he was fit to return to the fight he would; consequently he did.”

From BBC

Consequently, the notion of "food safety" too has become entangled with religion, which is sometimes used to ascribe motive to alleged incidents of contamination.

From BBC