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Definition of consequently

consequently

/ˈkɑːn.sə.kwənt.li/
con · se · quent · ly
Adjective:consequent
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• adverb

1

As a result, effect, or logical outcome of something previously stated; therefore.

Example

"The company invested heavily in renewable energy and consequently reduced its carbon footprint by forty percent."

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Word Nuance & Usage

"Consequently" indicates a causal result or logical outcome, whereas "subsequently" simply means happening afterward in time without implying cause and effect.

• Nearby Words

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consequential
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conservancy
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conservational

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the adjective "consequent" plus "-ly", ultimately deriving from the Latin verb "consequi" (to follow closely), from "com-" (together) and "sequi" (to follow).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Consequently. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/consequently
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