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in consequence
in consequence (of something)
as a result of something; because of something. In consequence of the storm, there was no electricity. The wind blew down the wires. In consequence, we had no electricity.
in consequence
As a result, therefore, as in She was away for years and in consequence has few friends here. The prepositional phrase in consequence of means "as a result of," as in In consequence of this finding, there is sure to be further investigation. [Late 1600s]
in consequence
As a result; consequently.
Common Names:
| Name | Gender | Pronounced | Usage |
| Zareen | | - | Persian |
| Jayna | | JAY-nə | English (Rare) |
| FerİT | | - | Turkish |
| Tercero | | ter-THE-ro (Spanish), ter-SE-ro (Latin American Spanish) | Spanish |
| Fishke | | - | Yiddish |
| Annet | | - | Dutch |