con·se·quent 
/ˈkɑ:nsəkwənt/ adjective
always used before a noun /ˈkɑ:nsəkwənt/ adjective somewhat formal : happening as a result of a particular action or set of conditions
▪ Weather forecasters predict heavy rains and consequent flooding. ▪ Falling sales and a consequent loss of profits forced the company to lay off more workers.
▪ Weather forecasters predict heavy rains and consequent flooding. ▪ Falling sales and a consequent loss of profits forced the company to lay off more workers.
— con·se·quent·ly /ˈkɑ:nsəˌkwɛntli/ adverb
▪ The state's economy was poor. Consequently, many college graduates were forced to move elsewhere in order to find jobs.
/ˈkɑ:nsəˌkwɛntli/ adverb ▪ The state's economy was poor. Consequently, many college graduates were forced to move elsewhere in order to find jobs.
