corresponding

One entry found for corresponding.

Main Entry: corresponding
Function: adjective
1 a : having or participating in the same relationship (as kind, degree, position, correspondence , or function) especially with regard to the same or like wholes (as geometric figures or sets) <corresponding parts of similar triangles> b : RELATED, ACCOMPANYING <all rights carry with them corresponding responsibilities -- W. P. Paepcke>
2 a : charged with the duty of writing letters <corresponding secretary> b : participating or serving at a distance and by mail <a corresponding member of the society>
- cor·re·spond·ing·ly /-'spän-di[ng]-lE/ adverb