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.
Recent Examples on the Web
In a corresponding move, the Royals recalled Nick Loftin from Triple-A Omaha.
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Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 24 May 2025
The Dodgers called up top prospect Dalton Rushing, and the corresponding roster move was the Barnes DFA.
—Valentina Martinez, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 May 2025
In a corresponding move, the Jets signed defensive end Michael Fletcher, who played in college at Michigan State and Appalachian State.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 16 May 2025
Moments Example of the hidden picture puzzles in the black/white images on the left; the corresponding real-world picture on the right.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 16 May 2025
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Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 24 May 2025
The Dodgers called up top prospect Dalton Rushing, and the corresponding roster move was the Barnes DFA.
—Valentina Martinez, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 May 2025
In a corresponding move, the Jets signed defensive end Michael Fletcher, who played in college at Michigan State and Appalachian State.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 16 May 2025
Moments Example of the hidden picture puzzles in the black/white images on the left; the corresponding real-world picture on the right.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 16 May 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 10 Jun. 2025.
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