corresponding

adjective

cor·​re·​spond·​ing ˌkȯr-ə-ˈspän-diŋ How to pronounce corresponding (audio)
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 adverb

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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Equally, Brentford will be reasonably optimistic about visiting the City Ground for their first match without Thomas Frank as manager, having won the corresponding fixture last season and been unbeaten on Trentside since Forest’s promotion three years ago. Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 18 June 2025 Drake will own the block west of Slater that will contain the 215-unit apartment complex, the corresponding parking structure and Chipotle. Taylor O’Connor, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2025 Through the Partners In Kind Foundation, each project will also feature a corresponding impact campaign designed to extend its reach beyond the screen — activating audiences, sparking civic engagement, and supporting aligned grassroots initiatives. Time Pr, Time, 17 June 2025 Through the Partners In Kind Foundation, each project will have a corresponding impact campaign designed to extend its reach beyond the screen. Matt Grobar, Deadline, 17 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for corresponding

Word History

Etymology

see correspond

First Known Use

1579, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of corresponding was in 1579

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“Corresponding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/corresponding. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

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