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

Also on the central bank’s radar: sharp corrections in global financial markets or an abrupt pullback in artificial-intelligence investment, which would weigh on growth and consequently lower inflation.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

From Los Angeles Times

He stated multiple invoices had been received which "raised the alarm" and "consequently we have discovered considerable disparities".

From BBC

My generation has seen few such victories and consequently has lost its faith in American supremacy.

From The Wall Street Journal

The stagnating growth of white-collar jobs outside of the C-suite is partly because employers are still in wait-and-see mode about the extent to which artificial intelligence will transform their workflows and, consequently, their workforce.

From MarketWatch