corresponding
Translation
corresponding, matching, equivalent
Examples
Sales are up, with a corresponding rise in profits.
Sales are up, with a corresponding rise in profits.
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Grammar Patterns
corresponding ((to sth.)) matching or related to sth. The French word corresponding to 'dog' is 'chien'.
Similar Words
Synonyms: matching, equivalent, related, parallel
Etymology
The present participle of the verb 'correspond'. Describes a state of matching or agreeing.
Memory Tips
If two things 'co-respond' (answer together), they are 'corresponding' (matching).