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- [kawr-uh-spond, kor-]
- /ˌkɔr əˈspɒnd, ˌkɒr-/
- /ˌkɒr.ɪˈspɒn.dɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kawr-uh-spond, kor-]
- /ˌkɔr əˈspɒnd, ˌkɒr-/
Definitions of correspondingly word
- adverb correspondingly You use correspondingly when describing a situation which is closely connected with one you have just mentioned or is similar to it. 3
- verb without object correspondingly to be in agreement or conformity (often followed by with or to): His actions do not correspond with his words. 1
- verb without object correspondingly to be similar or analogous; be equivalent in function, position, amount, etc. (usually followed by to): The U.S. Congress corresponds to the British Parliament. 1
- verb without object correspondingly to communicate by exchange of letters. 1
- adjective correspondingly identical in all essentials or respects: corresponding fingerprints. 1
- adjective correspondingly similar in position, purpose, form, etc.: corresponding officials in two states. 1
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Origin of correspondingly
First appearance:
before 1520 One of the 28% oldest English words
1520-30; < (< Middle French) Medieval Latin corrēspondēre. See cor-, respond
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Parts of speech for Correspondingly
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correspondingly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
correspondingly usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for correspondingly
adv correspondingly
- appropriately — suitable or fitting for a particular purpose, person, occasion, etc.: an appropriate example; an appropriate dress.
- thus — in the way just indicated; in this way: Stated thus, the problem seems trivial.
- properly — adapted or appropriate to the purpose or circumstances; fit; suitable: the proper time to plant strawberries.
- therefore — in consequence of that; as a result; consequently: I think; therefore I am.
- subsequently — occurring or coming later or after (often followed by to): subsequent events; Subsequent to their arrival in Chicago, they bought a new car.
adverb correspondingly
- congruently — agreeing; accordant; congruous.
- consistently — agreeing or accordant; compatible; not self-contradictory: His views and actions are consistent.
- harmoniously — marked by agreement in feeling, attitude, or action: a harmonious group.
- compatibly — capable of existing or living together in harmony: the most compatible married couple I know.
- disparately — distinct in kind; essentially different; dissimilar: disparate ideas.
Antonyms for correspondingly
adv correspondingly
- inappropriately — not appropriate; not proper or suitable: an inappropriate dress for the occasion.
- unsuitable — not suitable; inappropriate; unfitting; unbecoming.
- differently — not alike in character or quality; distinct in nature; dissimilar: The two brothers are very different, although they are identical twins.
- unequally — not equal; not of the same quantity, quality, value, rank, ability, etc.: People are unequal in their capacities.
- dissimilar — not similar; unlike; different.
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