ACCORDINGLY

consequently, accordingly

(adverb) (sentence connectors) because of the reason given; “consequently, he didn’t do it”; “continued to have severe headaches and accordingly returned to the doctor”

accordingly

(adverb) in accordance with; “she acted accordingly”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Adverb

accordingly (comparative more accordingly, superlative most accordingly)

(manner) Agreeably; correspondingly; suitably

(conjunctive) In natural sequence; consequently; so.

Usage notes

Synonym notes

• Consequently, indicates a connection between two things, the latter of which is done on account of the former.

• Accordingly marks the connection as one of simple accordance or congruity, leading naturally to the result which followed; as, he was absent when I called, and I accordingly left my card; our preparations were all finished, and we accordingly set sail. Consequently all finished, and we accordingly set sail.

• Consequently marks a closer connection, that of logical or causal sequence; as, the papers were not ready, and consequently could not be signed.

Synonyms

• consequently, therefore, wherefore, hence, so

Source: Wiktionary

Ac*cord"ing*ly, adv.

1. Agreeably; correspondingly; suitably; in a manner conformable. Behold, and so proceed accordingly. Shak.

2. In natural sequence; consequently; so.

Syn.

– Consequently; therefore; wherefore; hence; so.

– Accordingly, Consequently, indicate a connection between two things, the latter of which is done on account of the former. Accordingly marks the connection as one of simple accordance or congruity, leading naturally to the result which followed; as, he was absent when I called, and I accordingly left my card; our preparations were all finished, and we accordingly set sail. Consequently all finished, and we accordingly set sail. Consequently marks a closer connection, that of logical or causal sequence; as, the papers were not ready, and consequently could not be signed.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition