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 of corresponding

• 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

Now, Gerber again lands in Queens from Triple-A Syracuse as the corresponding move. —Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 16 May 2026

Though the author later deleted his post and all corresponding comments, the National Post quoted from Finlayson’s response in a December 2023 article. —Beth Bailey, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026

Minnesota will make a corresponding roster move on Thursday. —Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 14 May 2026

Each person will then be given a level of risk, and a corresponding action plan, which will include a daily temperature check for 42 days and a daily assessment for any signs of feeling sick. —Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026

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