Definition of CONSEQUENTLY

consequently

Adverb

  • (sentence connectors) because of the reason given
    • "consequently, he didn't do it"
  • as a consequence
    • "he had good reason to be grateful for the opportunities which they had made available to him and which consequently led to the good position he now held"

Adv

  • As a result or consequence of something; subsequently.
  • subsequently, following after in time or sequence.

Examples

  • He didn't wake up early. Consequently, he was late to work.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English consequentely, consequentliche, consequently; equivalent to consequent + -ly.

Scrabble Score: 26

consequently: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
consequently: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
consequently: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 30

consequently: valid Words With Friends Word