# correspondingly

/ˌkɔɹəˈspɑndɪŋɫi/ (US) · /kˌɒɹɪspˈɒndɪŋli/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Adverb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/correspondingly
Updated: 2026-05-27

## Definition

in a way that matches or fits with something else. You use it when two things change together or are connected in a similar way.

For teachers: in a manner that matches, fits, or is consistent with something else. Often used to indicate a proportional or reciprocal relationship between two variables.

## Examples

- The price of the house is high, and the taxes are correspondingly high.
- As the demand for the product increased, the company hired more staff, and the production costs rose correspondingly.
- The complexity of the software interface is such that the learning curve for new users is correspondingly steep, requiring significant investment in training resources.

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