Consequentially: meaning, definitions and examples

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consequentially

 

[ ˌkɒnsɪˈkwɛnʃəli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

cause and effect

Consequentially is used to indicate that something is the result or effect of a preceding event or condition. It often implies that such effects are significant or important.

Synonyms

accordingly, subsequently, therefore, thus

Examples of usage

  • She did not study and, consequentially, failed the exam.
  • The company ignored the warnings and, consequentially, faced legal issues.
  • He missed the bus and consequentially arrived late to the meeting.
  • They decided to cut costs and, consequentially, reduced staff.
  • The storm damaged several homes; consequentially, many families were displaced.

Translations

Translations of the word "consequentially" in other languages:

🇵🇹 consequentemente

🇮🇳 परिणामस्वरूप

🇩🇪 folglich

🇮🇩 sebagai akibatnya

🇺🇦 наслідково

🇵🇱 w konsekwencji

🇯🇵 結果として

🇫🇷 en conséquence

🇪🇸 consecuentemente

🇹🇷 sonuç olarak

🇰🇷 결과적으로

🇸🇦 نتيجة لذلك

🇨🇿 důsledně

🇸🇰 dôsledne

🇨🇳 因此

🇸🇮 posledično

🇮🇸 afleiðing

🇰🇿 нәтижесінде

🇬🇪 შედეგად

🇦🇿 nəticə etibarilə

🇲🇽 consecuentemente

Word origin

The word 'consequentially' is derived from the root word 'consequential', which originated in the early 19th century. 'Consequential' itself comes from the Latin 'consequentia', a combination of 'con-' meaning 'together' and 'sequi' meaning 'to follow'. This composite indicates things that follow together, i.e., in cause-and-effect relationships. The adverb form 'consequentially' likely emerged in the late 19th to early 20th century as English speakers sought to express the resultant nature of events more succinctly. In modern usage, it reflects a level of formal discourse, often utilized in analytical writing, discussions of logic, and in legal contexts, to emphasize the importance of the effects and results of actions or decisions.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,913, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.