ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Consequently

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈkɒnsɪˌkwɛntli/ · Part of speech adverb

Quick meaning: Consequently is an adverb meaning (conjunctive) As a result or consequence of something; subsequently.

Meaning

(conjunctive) As a result or consequence of something; subsequently.

More Meanings

  1. (sequence, obsolete) subsequently, following after in time or sequence.

Example Sentences

He didn't wake up early. Consequently, he was late to work.
While algebraical reasoning is most frequently analytical, arithmetical reasoning is generally synthetical, and, consequently, more difficult to understand.
He Suſpends on theſe Reaſons, that Thomas Rue had granted a general Diſcharge to Adam Muſhet, who was his Conjunct, and correus debendi, after the alleadged Service, which Diſcharged Muſhet, and conſequently Houstoun his Partner.

Synonyms for consequently

Depending on context, synonyms include therefore, accordingly.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include therefore, accordingly, ergo, consequential, thereby, consequentially.

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