corresponding

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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

corresponding

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present participle of correspond

Synonyms of corresponding

Adjective

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

Examples of corresponding in a Sentence

Adjective

“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

Adjective

The Jets are expected to release Bailey Zappe in a corresponding move. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026

According to co-corresponding author Liu, the fabrication process scales easily. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026

During the winter, when storms roll across the Pacific, most of the wave action will come from the west and northwest and will affect those corresponding communities. — Daniel Manzo, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026

In Tuesday’s corresponding move, the Sox designated pitcher José Urquidy for assignment. — Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

see correspond

First Known Use

Adjective

1579, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing corresponding

• corresponding angles

Rhymes for corresponding

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