History and Etymology
Middle English, "subsequently, afterward, as a result," from consequent "resulting, conclusive, consequent entry 2" + -ly -ly entry 2taka
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EnglishMerriam-Webster Dictionaryconsequently
adverb
Synonyms
- for this or that reason //taxes were lowered, and consequently complaints were fewerHistory and EtymologyMiddle English, "subsequently, afterward, as a result," from consequent "resulting, conclusive, consequent entry 2" + -ly -ly entry 2