corresponding
|cor-re-spond-ing|
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/ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndɪŋ/
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/ˌkɒrəˈspɒndɪŋ/
(correspond)
match or communicate
Etymology
Etymology Information
'correspond' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'correspondere,' where 'cor-' meant 'together' and 'respondere' meant 'to answer.'
Historical Evolution
'correspondere' transformed into the French word 'correspondre,' and eventually became the modern English word 'correspond' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to answer together,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having a direct relationship or connection.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a direct relationship or connection with something else.
The corresponding figures for last year were much lower.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41