different between accordingly vs accordantly

English

Etymology

From Middle English acordingli, equivalent to according +? -ly.

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA^(key): /?.?k??.d??.li/
• (UK) IPA^(key): /??k??(?).d??.li/

Adverb

accordingly (comparative more accordingly, superlative most accordingly)

1. (manner) Agreeably; correspondingly; suitably
2. (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

Translations

Further reading

• accordingly in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913.
• accordingly in The Century Dictionary, New York, N.Y.: The Century Co., 1911.
• accordingly at OneLook Dictionary Search

English

Etymology

accordant +? -ly

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /??k??d?ntli/

• (General American) IPA^(key): [??k??????n??i]

Adverb

accordantly (comparative more accordantly, superlative most accordantly)

1. In accordance or agreement; agreeably; conformably.

Usage notes

• Often followed by with. "In accordance with" and "according to" are also correct.