corresponding

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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

corresponding

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present participle of correspond

Synonyms of corresponding

Adjective

• similar
• analogous
• comparable
• like
• such
• alike
• matching

Examples of corresponding in a Sentence

Adjective

“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

Adjective

The Cubs still optioned Assad to Triple A as the corresponding roster move to activate hard-throwing reliever Daniel Palencia before Friday’s 6-5 walk-off loss to the Seattle Mariners in the 10th inning at T-Mobile Park. — Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026

The actress walked away with her mask, the bust of Carly Beth that was made for the episode, her script and the corresponding Goosebumps book. — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 20 Aug. 2026

The researchers demonstrated the material in a data-glove system that detected hand movements and translated them into corresponding movements on a robotic model in real time. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2026

For Lilian Hsiao, co-corresponding author and NCSU associate professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering, her team’s breakthrough is more than welcome. — New Atlas, 17 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

see correspond

First Known Use

Adjective

1579, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing corresponding

• corresponding angles

Rhymes for corresponding

• antibonding
• absconding
• desponding
• responding
• bonding
• ponding