corresponding
adjective
cor·re·spond·ing
ˌkȯr-ə-ˈspän-diŋ 
ˌkär-
1
a
: having or participating in the same relationship (such as kind, degree, position, correspondence, or function) especially with regard to the same or like wholes (such as geometric figures or sets)
corresponding parts of similar triangles
b
: related, accompanying
individual rights and their corresponding responsibilities
2
a
: charged with the duty of writing letters
corresponding secretary
b
: participating or serving at a distance and by mail
a corresponding member of the society
Examples of corresponding in a Sentence
“Robert” is a boy's name, and the corresponding name for a girl is “Roberta.”
a test question and its corresponding chapter in the textbook
As the cost of steel goes up, expect to see a corresponding increase in building costs.
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Steven Dudash, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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—Stephen Marche, The Atlantic, 1 July 2025
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Steven Dudash, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
In the 1960s, Canada’s nationalists feared America’s power—its military strength, yes, but also its cultural cohesion—and wanted to form a corresponding Canadian identity.
—Stephen Marche, The Atlantic, 1 July 2025
The group debuted with at-the-time revolutionary concept tied to the metaverse, where every member had a corresponding avatar.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 27 June 2025
Diamondbacks representatives joined Hobbs at a corresponding ceremony.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 27 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for corresponding
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“Corresponding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/corresponding. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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