Accordingly: meaning, definitions and examples

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accordingly

[ əˈkɔːrdɪŋli ]

^{Context #1}

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.

^{Context #2}

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.