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

• akin
• alike
• analogous
• cognate
• comparable
• connate
• correspondent
• ditto
• like
• matching
• parallel
• resemblant
• resembling
• similar
• such
• suchlike

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

As for the corresponding roster moves, both Treinen and Kopech remain a ways away from returning. —Noah Camras, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025

James' trilogy spawned three corresponding movies, as well as three additional books released between 2015 and 2021. —Francesca Gariano, People.com, 1 May 2025

Again, the call on the ice was an interference major, with no corresponding game misconduct. —Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025

The analysts evaluated the five dimensions using 31 relevant metrics with their corresponding weights. —Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025

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