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

correspondingly

ˌkȯr-ə-ˈspän-diŋ-lē 

ˌkär-

adverb

Synonyms

• similar
• analogous
• comparable
• like
• such
• alike
• matching

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Compared to the corresponding week last year, however, the number of new unemployment claims has fallen only 3.5 percent. —Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025

Here are the first letters of each corresponding word: 1. —Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025

In a corresponding move, the Brewers designated right-handed relief pitcher Elvin Rodríguez for assignment. —Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 11 July 2025

Lockers line the hallways and each apartment unit is labeled with its corresponding former classroom number and subject. —Liliana Fannin, jsonline.com, 10 July 2025

Word History

Etymology

see correspond

First Known Use

1579, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing corresponding

• corresponding angles

Rhymes for corresponding

• antibonding
• absconding
• desponding
• responding
• bonding
• ponding