accordingly

Meanings

• adverb

  in agreement or accordance with something; accordingly with the rules or conditions

• adverb

  in a way that is appropriate or suitable; accordingly with the situation

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Pronunciation

1. /ə.ˈkɔɹ.dɪŋ.li/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

consequently , hence , so , therefore , wherefore

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with accordingly
concordantly , cordially , discordantly

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Variants

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accordingly , act accordingly

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Etymology

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From Old French according, from accord 'agreement, harmony, concord', from ad 'to' + cordare 'to arrange, adjust'.

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Trivia

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1. Accordingly was first used in English in the 15th century.

2. In music, 'accordingly' is sometimes used as a term to describe the relationship between different parts of a composition, particularly in the context of counterpoint.

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Related Concepts

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1. agreement: A state or instance of mutual understanding or compatibility between people or organizations.

2. concord: A state of harmony or agreement.

3. compliance: The act of complying with a law, regulation, or request; obedience.

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Culture

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Accordingly has been used extensively in literature and art to convey agreement, suitability, and adherence to rules or conditions. For example, in Shakespeare's Hamlet, Polonius advises his son Laertes to 'be true to your text, and to the concentration that you study': 'According to the very arrangement of your papers, the very ornamenting of your cases, your tables, your forms.'

How to Memorize "accordingly"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a group of people all nodding their heads in agreement, each one saying 'accordingly' to signify their consent.
   - Visualize a set of rules or instructions, and imagine yourself following them 'accordingly' to achieve a desired outcome.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'accordingly' with the idea of agreement or adherence to rules.
   - Associate the word 'accordingly' with the idea of suitability or appropriateness.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase, such as 'Agreement Creates Consensus, And Consensus Rules Accordingly' to help remember the meaning of 'accordingly'.
   - Create a mnemonic image, such as a group of people all holding hands in agreement, with the word 'accordingly' written above them.

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