0%

corresponding

cor·re·spond·ing
C c

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kawr-uh-spon-ding, kor-]
    • /ˌkɔr əˈspɒn dɪŋ, ˌkɒr-/
    • /ˌkɒr.ɪˈspɒn.dɪŋ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kawr-uh-spon-ding, kor-]
    • /ˌkɔr əˈspɒn dɪŋ, ˌkɒr-/

Definitions of corresponding word

  • adjective corresponding parallel; equivalent 3
  • adjective corresponding identical in all essentials or respects: corresponding fingerprints. 1
  • adjective corresponding similar in position, purpose, form, etc.: corresponding officials in two states. 1
  • adjective corresponding associated in a working or other relationship: a bolt and its corresponding nut. 1
  • adjective corresponding dealing with correspondence: a corresponding secretary. 1
  • adjective corresponding employing the mails as a means of association: a corresponding member of a club. 1

Information block about the term

Origin of corresponding

First appearance:

before 1570
One of the 33% oldest English words
First recorded in 1570-80; correspond + -ing2

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Corresponding

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

corresponding popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

corresponding usage trend in Literature

This diagram is provided by Google Ngram Viewer

Synonyms for corresponding

adj corresponding

  • comparable — Something that is comparable to something else is roughly similar, for example in amount or importance.
  • analogous — If one thing is analogous to another, the two things are similar in some way.
  • reciprocal — given or felt by each toward the other; mutual: reciprocal respect.
  • parallel — parallel processing
  • like — in like manner with; similarly to; in the manner characteristic of: He works like a beaver.

adjective corresponding

  • consistent — Someone who is consistent always behaves in the same way, has the same attitudes towards people or things, or achieves the same level of success in something.
  • conforming — to act in accordance or harmony; comply (usually followed by to): to conform to rules.
  • agreeing — to have the same views, emotions, etc.; harmonize in opinion or feeling (often followed by with): I don't agree with you.
  • matching — a person or thing that equals or resembles another in some respect.
  • answering — Present participle of answer.

adverb corresponding

  • with one voice — the sound or sounds uttered through the mouth of living creatures, especially of human beings in speaking, shouting, singing, etc.

noun corresponding

  • intercommunication — to communicate mutually, as people.
  • communication — Communications are the systems and processes that are used to communicate or broadcast information, especially by means of electricity or radio waves.

pronoun corresponding

  • suchlike — of any such kind; similar.
  • such — of the kind, character, degree, extent, etc., of that or those indicated or implied: Such a man is dangerous.

Antonyms for corresponding

adj corresponding

  • dissimilar — not similar; unlike; different.
  • unlike — different, dissimilar, or unequal; not alike: They contributed unlike sums to charity.
  • disparaging — that disparages; tending to belittle or bring reproach upon: a disparaging remark.
  • alike — If two or more things are alike, they are similar in some way.
  • different — not alike in character or quality; distinct in nature; dissimilar: The two brothers are very different, although they are identical twins.

Top questions with corresponding

  • what are corresponding angles?
  • what does corresponding mean?
  • what is an corresponding angle?
  • what is a corresponding angle?
  • what is corresponding angles?
  • what does corresponding angles mean?
  • what does corresponding mean in math?
  • what are corresponding sides?
  • what is corresponding?
  • which angles are corresponding angles?
  • what is a corresponding author?
  • what are corresponding angles and sides?
  • what does corresponding parts mean?
  • how to find corresponding angles?
  • what is the ratio of corresponding sides?

See also

Matching words

Was this page helpful?
Yes No
Thank you for your feedback! Tell your friends about this page
Tell us why?