compensatory

American  

[kuhm-pen-suh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee] / kəmˈpɛn səˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i /

Also compensative

adjective

1. serving to compensate, as for loss, lack, or injury.

2. countercyclical.

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Other Word Forms

• noncompensative adjective
• noncompensatory adjective
• recompensatory adjective
• subcompensative adjective
• subcompensatory adjective
• uncompensative adjective
• uncompensatory adjective

Etymology

Origin of compensatory

First recorded in 1595–1605; compensate + -ory ¹

Example Sentences

"But similar evolutionary signatures in primates suggest this kind of compensatory evolution may be widespread and studying it could clarify how genomes retain ancient functions while adapting to ever-shifting threats," Levine says.

From Science Daily

Since he signed with the Dodgers, Chicago will receive a compensatory selection in the 2026 draft.

From Los Angeles Times

“They’re already in contraction mode because there’s too much supply. They’re not going to get paid compensatory damages for too much supply by adding more supply,” he said.

From Salon

While a decline in births is to be expected during war, Hladun says, it is generally followed by a peacetime compensatory increase thanks to those who postponed having children.

From BBC

He seeks a jury trial, an unspecified amount in compensatory damages, legal fees and additional damages.

From Los Angeles Times