corresponding

[kawr-uh-spon-ding, kor-]

adjective

1. identical in all essentials or respects.

   corresponding fingerprints.

2. similar in position, purpose, form, etc..

   corresponding officials in two states.

3. associated in a working or other relationship.

   a bolt and its corresponding nut.

4. dealing with correspondence.

   a corresponding secretary.

5. 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of corresponding¹

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

Example Sentences

The groups would then be split into top and bottom halves, leaving each team to play the three counties in the corresponding half from the other group.

From BBC

But some are sceptical that the posters and corresponding social media campaign will be enough to change people's behaviour.

From BBC

Why the surge of referrals has not yielded a corresponding increase in leases is a matter of conjecture.

From Los Angeles Times

In a corresponding move, the Dodgers claimed infielder Buddy Kennedy off waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays.

From Los Angeles Times

This con often targets work-related email accounts and corresponding calendar apps.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• analogous 
• comparable 
• reciprocal