consequently

adverb

con·​se·​quent·​ly ˈkän(t)-sə-ˌkwent-lē 

-si-kwənt-

: as a result : in view of the foregoing : accordingly

The words are often confused and are consequently misused.

Synonyms

• accordingly
• ergo
• hence
• so
• therefore
• thereupon
• thus
• wherefore

Examples of consequently in a Sentence

taxes were lowered, and consequently complaints were fewer

Recent Examples on the Web

And consequently, many parents have also been faced with an unprecedented task this week: how to explain this tragedy to our children. —Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 13 Jan. 2025

As people live longer, public pension systems are getting strained, and consequently, the retirement burden is slowly shifting from the state to the individual. —Tanmay Gupta, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025

By becoming more of a threat from downtown, defenders are consequently forced to apply more pressure on Ivey at the 3-point line. —Hunter Patterson, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025

Public health officials can detect the presence of pathogens shed by all individuals through wastewater testing, including those who are asymptomatic and consequently not seeking treatment. —Karen Bartunek, The Arizona Republic, 30 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, "subsequently, afterward, as a result," from consequent "resulting, conclusive, consequent entry 2" + -ly -ly entry 2

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

consequently

adverb

con·​se·​quent·​ly ˈkän(t)-sə-ˌkwent-lē 

-si-kwənt-

: as a result : accordingly