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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.


SIMPLE

The company offered a compensatory bonus for the extra work.

CONTEXTUAL

The athlete's compensatory movements during the race helped him maintain his speed despite the injury.

COMPLEX

In many legal systems, a compensatory payment is required to restore the plaintiff to the financial position they were in before the accident occurred.

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