Accordingly: meaning, definitions and examples
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accordingly
[ əˈkɔːrdɪŋli ]
in response to something
In a way that is appropriate to the particular circumstances. In accordance with what is needed or expected. As a result of something.
Synonyms
consequently, hence, so, therefore, thus
Examples of usage
- She had prepared the report and was accordingly ready for the meeting.
- He failed the test, and accordingly, he had to retake it.
- He was given a warning and, accordingly, changed his behavior.
following from a statement or situation
In a way that is suitable or right for the purpose. In a way that is appropriate to the particular circumstances. In a way that agrees with or matches something else.
Synonyms
appropriately, conformably, correspondingly, in line with, suitably
Examples of usage
- The rules were clear, and she acted accordingly.
- The decision was made, and the team worked accordingly.
- The weather forecast was accurate, and the event was planned accordingly.
Translations
Translations of the word "accordingly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 correspondentemente
- de acordo
- consequentemente
🇮🇳 तदनुसार
🇩🇪 entsprechend
🇮🇩 sesuai
- sesuai dengan
- karenanya
🇺🇦 відповідно
- згідно
- отже
🇵🇱 odpowiednio
- zgodnie
- w związku z tym
🇯🇵 それに応じて
- 従って
- それゆえ
🇫🇷 en conséquence
- conformément
- donc
🇪🇸 en consecuencia
- de acuerdo
- por lo tanto
🇹🇷 buna göre
- dolayısıyla
- uygun olarak
🇰🇷 따라서
- 그러므로
- 그에 따라
🇸🇦 وفقًا لذلك
- بناءً على ذلك
- بالتالي
🇨🇿 odpovídajícím způsobem
- podle toho
- proto
🇸🇰 primerane
- podľa toho
- následne
🇨🇳 因此
- 相应地
- 于是
🇸🇮 ustrezno
- skladno
- zato
🇮🇸 í samræmi
- samkvæmt því
- þar af leiðandi
🇰🇿 сәйкесінше
🇬🇪 შესაბამისად
🇦🇿 müvafiq olaraq
🇲🇽 en consecuencia
- de acuerdo
- por lo tanto
Word origin
The word 'accordingly' originated from the Middle English word 'accordingli', which is formed by adding the suffix '-li' to 'according'. 'According' comes from the Old French word 'acordant', which is the present participle of 'acorder', meaning 'to agree'. In the 14th century, 'accordingly' started being used in the sense of 'in agreement with' or 'in harmony with'. Over time, its usage expanded to include the sense of 'as a result' or 'therefore'. Today, 'accordingly' is commonly used in formal and informal contexts to indicate a logical consequence or appropriate response.
See also: accord, accordance, accords.