noun

correspondence

correspondence, letters, mail, similarity

We have been in correspondence for years.

We have been in correspondence for years.

I have a pile of correspondence to answer.

I have a pile of correspondence to answer.

There is a close correspondence between the two reports.

There is a close correspondence between the two reports.

((uncountable noun)) communication by letters. I am in correspondence with an old friend.

((a correspondence between A and B)) a similarity or connection. There is a correspondence between the two ideas.

Synonyms: communication, letters, similarity; Antonyms: difference, discrepancy

From the verb 'correspond' plus the noun suffix '-ence', which indicates a state or action. So, it's the action of corresponding.

Think of it as the collection of 'responses' sent 'co-' (together) between people. It's the noun form of the verb 'to correspond'.

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