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/
Korean meaning: 그에 상응하여, 비례하여
Korean pronunciation: 코-리-스판-딩-리 (강세: 스판)
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.
In a way that matches or is proportional to something else. Used to show that one change is accompanied by a related change.
As one rises increasingly, the other drops decreasingly - moving correspondingly!
🎤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.
🎵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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