I am translating a document to english and there is a part in which I have to compare some objects, first on their "current state and then in the state that is going to be the standard from now on.
I am looking for one-words that denote this so I put
"Current"
"Henceforward".
I also read that this could be "Henceforth" or "Henceafter" ("from now on" is not a one-word)
Are they commonly used? Which one would be preferable?
I can't imagine anyone using "Henceforth" unless they're a Shakespearean hero or a lawyer. It might be fine for an academic translation.
Here are some similar phrases and how common I perceive them:
Henceforward - I can understand this word but I've never seen it used. That's how formal/old fashioned it is.
Hereafter - Uncommon, mostly in older or formal texts
Henceforth - Uncommon, older and formal
Subsequently - Common, but implies immediately after
From now on/From then on - Common
Going forwards - Common
