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

• therefore
• so
• thus

Examples of consequently in a Sentence

taxes were lowered, and consequently complaints were fewer

Recent Examples on the Web

As a result, OEMs and Tier 1s have begun leveraging Qualcomm technology across all automotive platforms, not just future AV platforms, consequently propelling growth for Qualcomm beyond many of its competitors. —Jim McGregor, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025

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Under this thinking, liberal democratic capitalism was the last political and economic model standing after the global struggles of the 20th century—and, consequently, the inevitable final political form for every other society on Earth. —Time, 3 Sep. 2025

Hendrix consequently hopes that Congress will add language explicitly funding RPS in its final budget. —Hannah Richter, Scientific American, 13 Aug. 2025

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