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

In the few years after retirement, when your income drops, you can consequently find yourself in a lower bracket, which in many cases is 12% for mass-affluent households.

From Barron's

Gold is likely to remain in demand as a safe haven and consequently stabilize at its current level, Commerzbank Research’s commodity analysts say in a recent research report.

From The Wall Street Journal

Now that the paramilitary group has consolidated control over el-Fasher and, consequently, the vast wider western region of Darfur, it may have greater leverage in future ceasefire negotiations.

From BBC

The country’s iron-ore imports were consequently at a monthly record high in September.

From The Wall Street Journal

"However, that would transport more carbon-rich water from the deep ocean to the surface, which would consequently reduce the Southern Ocean's ability to store CO2."

From Science Daily