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consequently

American  
[kon-si-kwent-lee, -kwuhnt-] / ˈkɒn sɪˌkwɛnt li, -kwənt- /

adverb

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

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

adverb

  1. as a result or effect; therefore; hence

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See therefore.

Etymology

Origin of consequently

First recorded in 1375–1425; consequent + -ly

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