correspondent Meaning & Definition
What Does Correspondent Mean?
Correspondent is used as an adjective meaning Corresponding; suitable; adapted; congruous. It can also mean Conforming; obedient. As a noun, it means Something which corresponds with something else; counterpart.
Correspondent: Key Facts
| Part of speech | adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˌkɒɹ.ɪˈspɒn.dənt/ |
| Syllables | 4 |
| Synonyms | analogous, similar and letter writer |
| Plural | correspondents |
| Comparative / superlative | more correspondent, most correspondent |
Correspondent Definition (Adjective)
- Corresponding; suitable; adapted; congruous.
- Conforming; obedient.
Correspondent as a Noun
- Something which corresponds with something else; counterpart.
- Someone who communicates with another person, or a publication, by writing.
- A journalist who sends reports back to a newspaper or radio or television station from a distant or overseas location.
Synonyms of Correspondent
Correspondent synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
correspondent (comparative more correspondent, superlative most correspondent)
correspondent (plural correspondents)
Words That Rhyme With Correspondent
Origin of Correspondent
From Latin, via Middle French or directly, from Medieval Latin correspondēns, present participle of correspondeō.
Correspondent Pronunciation
Correspondent is pronounced /ˌkɒɹ.ɪˈspɒn.dənt/ and has 4 syllables, with the main stress on the third syllable (spɒn).
Common Questions About Correspondent
Is correspondent an adjective or a noun?
Correspondent is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for correspondent?
Words with a similar meaning to correspondent include analogous, similar and letter writer. See the full list of correspondent synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of correspondent?
The plural of correspondent is correspondents.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of correspondent?
The comparative form is more correspondent and the superlative form is most correspondent.