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.
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Abby Webster, Billboard, 23 Jan. 2026
Yet the halt in Texas job growth still represents a major economic shift for a state that’s been adding positions for years, while simultaneously benefiting from a corresponding population boom.
—Trevor Bach, Dallas Morning News, 20 Jan. 2026
Scenes from the New Testament decorate the lower panes, while corresponding stories from the Old Testament are in the upper windows.
—Rick Steves, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
The United States, United Arab Emirates, and other jurisdictions are seeing corresponding inflows, reflecting a broader shift toward global diversification and mobility.
—CBS News, 19 Jan. 2026
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 28 Jan. 2026.
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