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Definition of accordingly

accordingly

/əˈkɔːr.dɪŋ.li/
ac · cord · ing · ly
Adjective:according
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• adverb

1

In a way that is appropriate to the particular circumstances or corresponds to what has been stated or required.

Example

"Please review the updated safety guidelines and adjust your laboratory procedures accordingly."

2

As a logical result or consequence of something previously mentioned; therefore.

Example

"The committee found several errors in the financial report; accordingly, the vote was postponed until next month."

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• Nearby Words

accomplishment
accord
accordance
accordingly
accordion
accordionist
accost

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the participial adjective 'according' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly', ultimately tracing back through Old French 'acorder' to Vulgar Latin '*accordare', meaning 'to bring into agreement' (literally 'to be of one heart', from 'cor', meaning 'heart').

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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Accordingly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/accordingly
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