corresponding
ko-ruh-SPON-dihng
Corresponding (adj) means matching or equivalent in some way. Example: “Match each word on the left with its corresponding picture on the right.”
adj
1
Matching or equivalent in some way.
"Match each word on the left with its corresponding picture on the right."
"Each chapter has a corresponding set of exercises."
"She received a raise, with a corresponding increase in responsibility."
How to use corresponding
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMatching up with or related to something else.
Common pairings
corresponding increase
corresponding author
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Word forms
- Plural
- correspondings
- Comparative
- more corresponding
- Superlative
- most corresponding
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Match each word on the left with its _____ picture on the right.
Etymology
On the surface, made up of correspond + -ing.
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What does “corresponding” mean?
The word “corresponding” means matching or equivalent in some way. In plain terms, matching up with or related to something else.
How do you pronounce “corresponding”?
“Corresponding” is pronounced ko-ruh-SPON-dihng (/ˌkɔɹəˈspɑndɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “corresponding” in a sentence?
Here is “corresponding” used in a sentence: “Each chapter has a corresponding set of exercises.”
What part of speech is “corresponding”?
“Corresponding” is an adjective.
Is “corresponding” a common word?
“Corresponding” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
What is the difference between "corresponding" and "respective"?
"Corresponding" means matching or equivalent to something else, while "respective" means belonging separately to each person or thing already mentioned. For example, "the corresponding figures" are figures that match another set, whereas "their respective seats" are the individual seats belonging to each person.
What is the difference between "corresponding" and "correspondent"?
"Corresponding" is an adjective meaning matching or equivalent, while "correspondent" is usually a noun referring to a person who reports news or writes letters. Be careful not to confuse the two, as only "corresponding" describes something that matches something else.
When should you use "corresponding" instead of "equivalent"?
Use "corresponding" when two things are matched or paired so that one relates directly to the other, such as a label and the item it describes. Use "equivalent" when you simply mean equal in value or amount, without that sense of a direct pairing.
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