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corresponding

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

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

Etymology

Origin of corresponding

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

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