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Definition of correspondingly

correspondingly

/ˌkɔːr.əˈspɑːn.dɪŋ.li/
cor · re · spond · ing · ly
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• adverb

1

In an analogous, equivalent, or directly proportional way.

Example

"As the complexity of the engineering project grew, the budget had to be increased correspondingly."

2

In a manner that matches or results directly from what has just been mentioned; accordingly.

Example

"Housing supply in the city center has fallen sharply, and rental prices are correspondingly high."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the participial adjective "corresponding" plus the adverbial suffix "-ly," ultimately tracing back to Medieval Latin correspondere ("to harmonize with" or "to reciprocate"), from com- ("together") and respondere ("to answer").

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