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

The banquet table for the 152 guests, which started being set up on Sunday, features 152 spoons, 320 knives and a corresponding number of forks. —Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 3 Dec. 2025

All of these instances eventually resulted in widespread adoption of the new technology and enjoyment of the corresponding economic benefits. —Ravi Kumar S, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2025

The corresponding, pressing question is how the frame, and behavior, of art might be altered in turn. —Tim Griffin, Artforum, 1 Dec. 2025

Tickets for the shows will be automatically transferred to the new corresponding date. —Thomas Smith, Billboard, 1 Dec. 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