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correspondingly
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The word "correspondingly" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it to indicate that something happens in a matching, proportionate, or complementary way. For example, you might say "As the temperature decreases, the probability of precipitation increases correspondingly."
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Alternative expressions(20)
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60 human-written examples
There is no suggestion that conventional breeding should be subject to a complex and politicised regulatory process but, correspondingly, there is no reason why GM should have this burden.
News & Media
The plan for Canberra was correspondingly redrawn to include the Australian War Memorial whose concept came to the country's official first world war historian, Charles Bean, after a dying digger on the European western front asked if the people back home would remember him.
News & Media
As we deplete our ability to denote and figure particular aspects of our places, so our competence for understanding and imagining possible relationships with non-human nature is correspondingly depleted.
News & Media
The number of polling stations and votes invalidated on procedural grounds was correspondingly low.
News & Media
These find that, when the ratio (suitably adjusted to take care of accounting discrepancies) moves far above one, equilibrium is indeed eventually restored not, however, by a surge in the replacement value of companies' assets but by a correspondingly dramatic fall in the value that Wall Street places on them.
News & Media
And correspondingly, we should not underestimate the contractionary effect of a substantial currency appreciation.
News & Media
A rule that calls for budgets to be balanced over the medium term, permitting bigger deficits during downturns and requiring correspondingly bigger surpluses in upturns, would make far better sense than the stability pact.Note however that this calls for little if anything by way of "co-ordination".
News & Media
It has become apparent that clean technology will be the "next big thing" as the internet becomes pervasive and, correspondingly, less exciting.
News & Media
The club's budget has fallen correspondingly; Jessica McQueen, its director, has said another £50,000 is needed before the end of the season.
News & Media
Reasoning that executives should be paid for their own accomplishments but not for sheer good fortune, they investigated whether chief executives were in fact paid for luck.In the oil industry they found that chief executives' pay always benefits when the oil price is high, but does not necessarily suffer correspondingly when the price is low.
News & Media
If the downside risk to growth materialises, inflation would be correspondingly lower.With consumer debt at a record high and the housing market fragile, the downside risk to household consumption could be higher than the Bank is contemplating.
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Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Ensure that the relationship you are describing is genuinely proportional or analogous. Avoid using "correspondingly" when the connection is weak or coincidental.
Common error
Avoid using "correspondingly" if the relationship between the two elements isn't genuinely proportional or directly related. Using it loosely can weaken your argument and introduce ambiguity.
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Linguistic Context
The primary grammatical function of "correspondingly" is as an adverb. It modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb to indicate that something occurs in a way that is related or proportional to something else. Ludwig provides numerous examples of this usage across various contexts.
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News & Media
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Formal & Business
33%
Science
32%
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, "correspondingly" functions as an adverb to indicate a related or proportional relationship between two or more elements. Ludwig AI confirms its grammatical correctness and common usage across a variety of contexts, including news, business, and science. While alternatives like "accordingly" and "proportionately" exist, the best choice depends on the specific nuance you wish to convey. Remember to use "correspondingly" when you intend to express proportional or analogous connection and avoid misinterpreting the concept of proportionality.
More alternative expressions(10)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
proportionately
Synonymous and interchangeable, yet may imply a precise ratio.
accordingly
Indicates a consequence or result, similar to "correspondingly" but more focused on cause and effect.
commensurately
Emphasizes a measured and appropriate response or relationship.
in proportion
Specifically emphasizes a proportional relationship, whereas "correspondingly" can be broader.
in a similar manner
Highlights similarity, lacking the implication of a proportional relationship that "correspondingly" often carries.
analogously
Stresses the analogy between situations or things.
by the same token
Indicates a parallel or analogous situation, similar to "correspondingly" in establishing a connection.
in parallel
Suggests two things happening or developing at the same rate.
equally
Focuses on equality, while "correspondingly" suggests a broader, potentially non-equal relationship.
to the same degree
Focuses on matching intensity or level between related things.
FAQs
How do I use "correspondingly" in a sentence?
"Correspondingly" is used to show that something changes in direct relation to something else. For example: "If investment increases, the returns should increase "correspondingly"".
What words can I use instead of "correspondingly"?
Alternatives to "correspondingly" include "accordingly", "proportionately", or "similarly". The best choice depends on the specific context.
Is it always necessary to use "correspondingly" to show a relationship between two things?
No, you can also use other phrases or constructions to show a relationship, such as "as a result", "therefore", or simply stating the relationship directly. The choice depends on the desired emphasis and style.
What's the difference between "correspondingly" and "conversely"?
"Correspondingly" indicates a similar or proportional relationship, while "conversely" indicates an opposite relationship. They should not be used interchangeably.
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