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Definition of corresponding

corresponding

/ˌkɔːr.əˈspɑːn.dɪŋ/
cor · re · spond · ing
Adverb:correspondingly
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• adjective

1

Similar in character, form, or function; equivalent or matching in position, value, or degree.

Example

"Sales in the first quarter were 15 percent higher than in the corresponding period last year."

2

Communicating by exchanging letters or messages, or contributing from a distance to an institution or publication.

Example

"She was elected a corresponding member of the Academy of Sciences."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the verb 'correspond', which entered English via Old French from Medieval Latin 'correspondere', combining 'cor-' (together) and 'respondere' (to answer).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Corresponding. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/corresponding
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