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

Rising costs for utilities, insurance and labor without a corresponding rise in revenue may lead buildings to deteriorate, experts say. —Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 1 Jan. 2026

Turn off the electricity to the water heater by switching off the corresponding breaker in the breaker box. —Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Dec. 2025

The videos typically show a person standing in front of a TV attempting to say the corresponding word, number, or image highlighted on the screen. —Julia Gomez, USA Today, 31 Dec. 2025

Denver waived running back Cody Schrader in a corresponding move, after claiming him off waivers from the Houston Texans a week ago. —Luca Evans, Denver Post, 25 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