compensatory
adj. C1 Advanced US //kəmˈpɛnsəˌtɔɹi// UK //kˈɒmpənsətəɹˌi// com·pen·sato·ry
adj. describing something that makes up for a loss or a bad situation. You use this to talk about a reward or a change that balances out a negative thing.
adj. serving to make up for a loss, deficiency, or disadvantage. Often describes a psychological or physical mechanism that counteracts an initial deficit.
The company offered a compensatory bonus for the extra work.
The athlete's compensatory movements during the race helped him maintain his speed despite the injury.
In many legal systems, a compensatory payment is required to restore the plaintiff to the financial position they were in before the accident occurred.