adverb

consequently

as a result, therefore

She failed her exams and consequently was unable to go to university.

She failed her exams and consequently was unable to go to university.

Consequently, ((sentence)) Consequently, she was unable to go to university.

Synonyms: therefore, as a result, hence, thus

From 'consequent' + '-ly'. 'Consequent' is from Latin 'consequi' (to follow up).

It links a cause to its 'consequence'. Think 'consequence-ly'.

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