corresponding

adjective

cor·​re·​spond·​ing ˌkȯr-ə-ˈspän-diŋ 

ˌkär-

1

a

: having or participating in the same relationship (such as kind, degree, position, correspondence, or function) especially with regard to the same or like wholes (such as geometric figures or sets)

corresponding parts of similar triangles

b

: related, accompanying

individual rights and their corresponding responsibilities

2

a

: charged with the duty of writing letters

corresponding secretary

b

: participating or serving at a distance and by mail

a corresponding member of the society

correspondingly

ˌkȯr-ə-ˈspän-diŋ-lē 

ˌkär-

adverb

Synonyms of corresponding

• similar
• analogous
• comparable
• like
• such
• alike
• matching

Examples of corresponding in a Sentence

“Robert” is a boy's name, and the corresponding name for a girl is “Roberta.”

a test question and its corresponding chapter in the textbook

As the cost of steel goes up, expect to see a corresponding increase in building costs.

Recent Examples on the Web

In a corresponding move, outfielder James Outman was designated for assignment. —CBS News, 6 June 2026

Because relatively few stars pass through this brief transitional stage in their evolution, there is a corresponding dip in their numbers at those luminosities. —Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 4 June 2026

In a corresponding move Tuesday, the Royals optioned Eli Morgan to the minors. —Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2026

Former Cal safety Ashytn Davis signed a one-year deal with the 49ers, who released running back Jermar Jefferson in a corresponding move. —Cam Inman, Mercury News, 2 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

see correspond

First Known Use

1579, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing corresponding

• corresponding angles

Rhymes for corresponding

• antibonding
• absconding
• desponding
• responding
• bonding
• ponding