Corresponding
/ˌkɒrɪˈspɒndɪŋ/
Definitions
2 meaningsSimilar in character, form, or function; analogous.
/ˌkɒrɪˈspɒndɪŋ/
Similar, analogous, or equivalent; related.
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💡 Simply: It's like when two things are alike or go together. Like, if you have a red shirt, and someone else has a corresponding red hat, they match!
👶 For kids: When things are the same or go together. Like matching socks!
More Examples
The corresponding chapters in the book cover the same topics.
The corresponding side of the triangle is opposite the angle.
How It's Used
"The corresponding data set shows a similar trend."
"Corresponding angles in similar triangles are equal."
The act of exchanging letters or messages.
/ˌkɒrɪˈspɒndɪŋ/
In the process of exchanging letters, communicating.
She is corresponding with her pen pal in France.
💡 Simply: This is used to talk about when someone is exchanging letters or emails, like you're writing back and forth. It's like sending each other notes!
👶 For kids: Writing letters or emails to someone.
More Examples
The two scientists were corresponding about their research findings.
They have been corresponding for years, sharing their experiences.
How It's Used
"They are corresponding via email."
From Middle French *correspondre*, from Latin *correspondere* ('to answer to, to be in agreement with'), from *com-* ('with, together') + *respondere* ('to respond').
Historically used in formal correspondence, often to denote matching attributes in a systematic context.
Memory tip
Think of two things that *respond* to each other in a similar way, matching their attributes.