correspondingly — In a way that matches or is proportional to something else. Used to show that one change is accompanied by a related change.
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: In a way that matches or is proportional to something else. Used to show that one change is accompanied by a related change.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌkɔːrɪˈspɑːndɪŋli/
Example Sentences
- As my coffee intake increased, my sleep quality correspondingly decreased.
- The company's profits grew, and employee bonuses increased correspondingly.
- As the weather got hotter, ice cream sales rose correspondingly.
correspondingly
ADVERB[/ˌkɔːrɪˈspɑːndɪŋli/]
In a way that matches or is proportional to something else. Used to show that one change is accompanied by a related change.
The roads changed correspondingly as the map was updated.
The chart values increased, and the map colors changed correspondingly.
The twins smiled correspondingly, built a strong bond, and remained close beyond childhood.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin correspondere, meaning 'to answer together' or 'to be in harmony with.' The word evolved to describe things that match or relate to each other in a proportional way.
Breakdown
cor- (together/with) + respond- (to answer/reply) + -ing (adverb forming suffix) + -ly (adverb suffix)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“As my coffee intake increased, my sleep quality correspondingly decreased.”
“The company's profits grew, and employee bonuses increased correspondingly.”
“As the weather got hotter, ice cream sales rose correspondingly.”
“My enthusiasm for exercise decreased, and my waistline expanded correspondingly.”
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