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.

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consequently British  

/ ˈkɒnsɪkwəntlɪ /

adverb

1. as a result or effect; therefore; hence

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Related Words

See therefore.

Etymology

Origin of consequently

First recorded in 1375–1425; consequent + -ly

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Example Sentences

An oil shock is generally understood to mean a supply shortage that sparks a sharp rise in oil prices and consequently a negative impact on global economic growth, although there is no single definition.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

The agency is claiming that it will “test, analyze, and assess” the information and consequently notify states of any “anomalies, or concerns.”

From Slate • Mar. 13, 2026

In its fourth season, “Industry” has moved almost entirely beyond Pierpoint, consequently ratcheting up the dramatic friction tenfold.

From Salon • Mar. 1, 2026

Environmental consultants even determined a few smaller buildings could not be effectively decontaminated and consequently had them demolished.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 23, 2026

Before its discovery there was no such thing as tuberculosis, and consequently nobody could die of it.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton