corresponding Meaning & Definition
What Does Corresponding Mean?
Corresponding is used as a verb meaning present participle and gerund of correspond. As a noun, it means A correspondence; the situation where things correspond or match. As an adjective, it means that have a similar relationship.
Corresponding at a Glance
| Part of speech | verb, noun, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˌkɔɹəˈspɑndɪŋ/ |
| Synonyms | like, related and comparable |
| Plural | correspondings |
| Comparative / superlative | more corresponding, most corresponding |
Corresponding Definition (Verb)
- present participle and gerund of correspond
Corresponding as a Noun
- A correspondence; the situation where things correspond or match.
Corresponding as an Adjective
- that have a similar relationship
Verb
- (constructed with to) To be equivalent or similar in character, quantity, quality, origin, structure, function etc.
- (constructed with with) to exchange messages, especially by postal letter, over a period of time.
I've been corresponding with my German pen pal for three years.
- To have sex with.
Synonyms of Corresponding
Corresponding synonyms and antonyms →Corresponding in a Sentence
I've been corresponding with my German pen pal for three years.
Word Forms & Grammar
corresponding
corresponding (plural correspondings)
corresponding (comparative more corresponding, superlative most corresponding)
Words That Rhyme With Corresponding
Origin of Corresponding
By surface analysis, correspond + -ing.
Questions People Ask About Corresponding
Is corresponding a verb or a noun?
Corresponding is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun and an adjective.
What is another word for corresponding?
Close synonyms of corresponding are like, related and comparable. See the full list of corresponding synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of corresponding?
The plural of corresponding is correspondings.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of corresponding?
The comparative form is more corresponding and the superlative form is most corresponding.