correspondence
pronunciation
How to pronounce correspondence in British English:
UK [ˌkɒrəˈspɒndəns]
How to pronounce correspondence in American English:
US [ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndəns]
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- Noun:
- communication by the exchange of letters
- compatibility of observations
- the relation of correspondence in degree or size or amount
- a function such that for every element of one set there is a unique element of another set
- communication by exchange of letters
- (mathematics) an attribute of a shape or relation; exact correspondence of form on opposite sides of a dividing line or plane
- similarity by virtue of correspondence
Word Origin
- correspondence (n.)
- early 15c., "harmony, agreement," from Medieval Latin correspondentia, from correspondentem (nominative correspondens), present participle of correspondere (see correspond). Sense of "communication by letters" is first attested 1640s.
Synonym
semblance analogy resemblance comparability closeness likeness nearness approximation similarity match comparison
alter fellow ego equivalent coordinate companion counterpart twin parallel imitation correspondent
correlating corresponding relating matching rivalling coequalling equalling agreeing conforming coinciding harmonizing
Example
- 1. Wallace 's entire correspondence will also be put online .
- 2. His efforts were guided in part by his review of wilson 's correspondence about the home 's construction .
- 3. We must bring your idea into correspondence with mine .
- 4. In the mid-latitudes there appears to be little correspondence between how early it snows and the severity of the ensuing winter .
- 5. Correspondence between london and edinburgh offered further grounds for doubt .