Respondingly

Part of speech: adverb

Definitions

1. Acting in a way that corresponds to a specific situation or stimulus; reacting appropriately to an event or communication; demonstrating a capability to provide a reply or answer in a relevant manner
2. Performing or responding in alignment with given circumstances; replying in a manner that is suitable to the context; exhibiting a readiness to engage in conversation or feedback
3. Engaging actively based on feedback or prompts; answering in a way that reflects understanding of the context; showing a readiness to interact or respond to queries or situations

Etymology: The verb underneath this adverb, "respond," comes from Latin "respondere," where "re-" means "back" and "spondere" meant "to pledge or promise solemnly." A reply was originally a kind of answering pledge, and the same root sits behind "sponsor," "spouse," and "correspond." The sense of simply answering came later. This adverb adds the suffix "-ingly" to the participle "responding." That suffix, built from "-ing" and "-ly," forms manner adverbs from verb stems, as in "knowingly" or "shockingly." So "respondingly" describes doing something in the manner of a fitting answer: a reply that matches the circumstances, or a readiness to pick up a conversation. It is a transparent formation, and its meaning follows directly from its parts.

Synonyms: accordingly, consequently, therefore