compensational

adjective

com·​pen·​sa·​tion·​al ¦käm-pən-¦sā-shə-nᵊl How to pronounce compensational (audio)
-shnəl
-ˌpen-
: of or relating to compensation

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“Compensational.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/compensational. Accessed 19 Dec. 2025.

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