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consequently

adverb
con·​se·​quent·​ly | \ ˈkän(t)-sə-ˌkwent-lē How to pronounce consequently (audio) , -si-kwənt-\

Definition of consequently

: as a result : in view of the foregoing : accordingly The words are often confused and are consequently misused.

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Examples of consequently in a Sentence

taxes were lowered, and consequently complaints were fewer

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Her world, consequently, is sorted into three categories of people: assets, impediments, and those who, being neither, effectively do not exist. — Jia Tolentino, The New Yorker, "What Edith Wharton Knew, a Century Ago, About Women and Fame in America," 10 Sep. 2019 But quantifying the effects on tenants—and, consequently, the benefit of forestalling evictions—is difficult. — The Economist, "New research probes eviction’s causes and consequences," 24 Aug. 2019 The injury inhibited college training, and consequently her conditioning and performance. — David Woods, Indianapolis Star, "After sputtering for months, Pike's Lynna Irby hunts medals at Pan Am Games," 3 Aug. 2019 Greater Manchester officers are expected speak to the driver of the other vehicle, who appeared to film the whole incident whilst driving - and consequently could be looking at a £200 fine and six penalty points on licences. — SI.com, "Driver Involved in Jamie Carragher Spit-Gate Set to Be Quizzed by Police for 'Using Mobile Phone'," 13 Mar. 2018 This can cause liver cells to die and, consequently, halt liver function. — Maggie O'neill, Health.com, "How Long Does Alcohol Stay in Your System? We Asked an Expert," 20 June 2019 Strong evidence suggests that Cohen’s payment to Daniels was for the purpose of influencing the election and, consequently, an illegally large in-kind contribution from Cohen to the Trump campaign. — Paul S. Ryan, Time, "The President’s Pardon Might Be About More Than Dinesh D’Souza. Just Look at Trump’s Own Legal Trouble," 1 June 2018 At 14,000 tons, the Dokdos are considerably smaller than the Izumos, and consequently not nearly as capable. — Charles P. Pierce, Esquire, "The F-35's Incompetence Has Gone Global," 2 Jan. 2018 Obesity is often described as simply a matter of managing one’s calories and consequently cast as a lack of willpower on the part of an overweight individual. — Wired, "Philanthropy and the Challenge of Quantifying Success," 30 July 2019

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First Known Use of consequently

15th century, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for consequently

see consequent entry 1

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consequently

adverb
con·​se·​quent·​ly | \ ˈkän-sə-ˌkwent-lē How to pronounce consequently (audio) \

Kids Definition of consequently

: as a result She missed the bus and consequently was late.

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