1.(sentence connectors) because of the reason given (Freq. 7) - consequently, he didn't do it - continued to have severe headaches and accordingly returned to the doctor • Syn: accordingly • Derived from adjective: consequent 2. as a consequence (Freq. 1) - 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 • Syn: therefore • Derived from adjective: consequent