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

And whenever Patel finds himself at the center of a news cycle, there’s a corresponding surge of people tuning in to Wilkins’ music, according to music data provider Luminate and viewed by Rolling Stone. —Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2025

Mercury and Saturn’s connection forecasts a day of hard work AND corresponding rewards. —Usa Today, USA Today, 7 Dec. 2025

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

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