compensatory
Translation
compensatory, compensating
Examples
The court awarded her compensatory damages.
The court awarded her compensatory damages.
Grammar Patterns
((compensatory)) ((noun)) relating to compensation The court awarded compensatory damages.
Similar Words
Synonyms: compensating, offsetting, remunerative
Etymology
From the verb 'compensate' plus the adjective suffix '-ory', meaning 'relating to'.
Memory Tips
Often used in legal contexts, like 'compensatory damages' (money to compensate for a loss).