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

Hassett is seen to be an advocate of much looser monetary policy and consequently three-quarters of fund managers reckon yield curves will steepen in the next year.

From MarketWatch

Bi is far more invested in that latter revolution and consequently, “Resurrection” can be seen as an elegy for a medium whose cultural relevance has somewhat slipped.

From Los Angeles Times

RBC consequently views the update as neutral for BHP, he says.

From The Wall Street Journal

She did not get any answers, she says, and her buyer consequently pulled out of the sale.

From BBC

It leaves the northern hemisphere with less sunlight and consequently its maximum amount of darkness.

From BBC