corresponding

American

[kawr-uh-spon-ding, kor-] / ˌkɔr əˈspɒn dɪŋ, ˌkɒr- /

adjective

identical in all essentials or respects.

corresponding fingerprints.
similar in position, purpose, form, etc..

corresponding officials in two states.
associated in a working or other relationship.

a bolt and its corresponding nut.
dealing with correspondence.

a corresponding secretary.
employing the mails as a means of association.

a corresponding member of a club.

Other Word Forms

correspondingly adverb
noncorresponding adjective
noncorrespondingly adverb
uncorresponding adjective
uncorrespondingly adverb

Etymology

Origin of corresponding

First recorded in 1570–80; correspond + -ing ²

Explanation

Use the adjective corresponding to describe things that are similar or related. Your friends may all have corresponding viewpoints to yours, or you may have friends you like in spite of having different opinions. Corresponding comes from the Latin roots cor-, meaning "together," and respondere, meaning "to answer." Aside from its meaning of "having similar function and purpose," the adjective can also mean "related" or "accompanying." Type the corresponding keys on the keyboard to create a keyboard shortcut. If you create a how-to guide, you may want to include corresponding photos so readers can see illustrations as they follow the step-by-step instructions.

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Example Sentences

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These mice also show increased oxidative stress, DNA damage and weakened blood-brain barrier integrity -- all features commonly associated with Alzheimer's disease, says Paul, the study's corresponding author.

From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2026

So for most bonds, the NAIC’s New York-based investment staff automatically assigns a risk score—and a corresponding capital requirement—based on the bond’s public credit rating.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Marcus Calvani from the Jersey Hospitality Association said that the opening months of the year had all been more profitable than the corresponding months in 2025.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

"I'm not going to lie, I didn't expect you to be this easy to talk to," a watermelon woman tells her dragon-fruit date over their corresponding fruit cocktails at sunset.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

He gave a million dollars in seed money and hired an attorney to draw up papers for Partners in Health and its corresponding sister organization in Haiti, Zanmi Lasante.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French

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