consequently

Meanings

1. 1
   adv

   because of the reason given

   The victim already had a collapsed lung prior to the incident; consequently, these people didn't do as much damage as you said.

2. 2
   adv

   as a consequence

   I had good reason to be grateful for the opportunities which had been made available to me and which consequently led to the good position I know hold.

3. 3
   adv

   As a result or consequence of something; subsequently.

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

4. 4
   adv

   subsequently, following after in time or sequence.

Etymology

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