2 meanings, 5 uses
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1 —2 uses as in:
corresponding time period
Definition
connect or fit together by being equivalent, proportionate, or matched
(Two things are equivalent if they have the same or very similar value, purpose, or result.)
(Two things are equivalent if they have the same or very similar value, purpose, or result.)
- He was a burly man of an exceedingly dark complexion, with an exceedingly large head, and a corresponding large hand.Chapter 11 (24% in)
corresponding = fitting or proportional
- Some medical beast had revived Tar-water in those days as a fine medicine, and Mrs. Joe always kept a supply of it in the cupboard; having a belief in its virtues correspondent to its nastiness.Chapter 2 (55% in)
correspondent = proportional
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2 —2 uses as in:
corresponding by email
Definition
communicate by writing letters or email
- You air in correspondence with Mr. Pip?Chapter 27 (84% in)
correspondence = communication by writing letters
- Many a year went round before I was a partner in the House; but I lived happily with Herbert and his wife, and lived frugally, and paid my debts, and maintained a constant correspondence with Biddy and Joe.Chapter 58 (95% in)
correspondence = communication by writing letters
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exact meaning not specified
- His manner of bearing his poverty, too, exactly corresponded to his manner of bearing that defeat.Chapter 22 (71% in)
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