Correspondence — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˌkȯr-ə-ˈspän-dən(t)s/ cor·re·spon·dence

Meaning & Definition of Correspondence

Correspondence (noun)

  1. communication by letters or email; also, the letters or emails exchanged
  2. the news, information, or opinion contributed by a correspondent to a newspaper or periodical
  3. the agreement of things with one another

Correspondence (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a point which two or more things share in common

    "the correspondence in hair color is about all that the siblings have in common"

    similar: common denominator, commonality, congruity, parallel, resemblance, similarity, similitude
    related: counterpart, equal, equivalent, analogy, homology
    opposite: dissimilarity
    near: difference, discrepancy, deviance, divergence, incongruence, incongruity, change, modification, variation

  2. the quality or state of having many qualities in common

    "the best friends' correspondence in looks is so striking that they could pass for twins"

    similar: alikeness, community, comparability, likeness, parallelism, resemblance, similarity, similitude
    related: semblance, affinity, analogousness, equation, equivalence, equivalency, par, parity, identicalness, identity, sameness, correlation, relationship, exchangeability, interchangeability, accordance, agreement, compatibility, conformity, congruity
    opposite: difference, disagreement, discrepancy, disparateness, disparity, dissimilarity, dissimilitude, distinctiveness, distinctness, unlikeness
    near: inequality, conflict, polarity, incompatibility, incongruence, incongruity, incongruousness, nonconformity, differentiability, discriminability, distinguishability, anomalousness, dichotomy, disproportion, imbalance, nonequivalence

  3. communications or parcels sent or carried through the postal system

    "piles of unanswered correspondence littered the office of the reclusive author"

    similar: mail, matter, parcel post, post (chiefly British), snail mail
    related: airmail, airpost, certified mail, registered mail, rural delivery, rural free delivery, special delivery, special handling, direct mail, junk mail, mailer, card, dispatch, epistle, letter, message, missive, note, postal card, postcard, printed matter, bundle, package, shipment

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Correspondence

The most common words with a similar meaning to Correspondence:

Chiefly British: post
common denominator, commonality, congruity, parallel, resemblance, similarity, similitude, alikeness, community, comparability, likeness, parallelism, mail, matter, parcel post, snail mail

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Correspondence

Words with the opposite meaning of Correspondence:

dissimilarity, difference, disagreement, discrepancy, disparateness, disparity, dissimilitude, distinctiveness, distinctness, unlikeness

Related Words for Correspondence

counterpart, equal, equivalent, analogy, homology, semblance, affinity, analogousness, equation, equivalence, equivalency, par, parity, identicalness, identity, sameness, correlation, relationship, exchangeability, interchangeability, accordance, agreement, compatibility, conformity, airmail, airpost, certified mail, registered mail, rural delivery, rural free delivery

Near Antonyms of Correspondence

deviance, divergence, incongruence, incongruity, change, modification, variation, inequality, conflict, polarity, incompatibility, incongruousness, nonconformity, differentiability, discriminability, distinguishability, anomalousness, dichotomy, disproportion, imbalance, nonequivalence

Origin & Etymology of Correspondence

First known use: 15th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Correspondence

Words & Phrases Containing Correspondence

correspondence course, correspondence school

Frequently Asked Questions about Correspondence

What does "Correspondence" mean?

"Correspondence" means communication by letters or email; also, the letters or emails exchanged. As a noun, it is defined as: communication by letters or email; also, the letters or emails exchanged. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Correspondence"?

Other words for "Correspondence" include common denominator, commonality, congruity, parallel, resemblance, similarity, similitude and alikeness. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Correspondence" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Correspondence"?

There are 65 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Correspondence". Common alternatives include common denominator, commonality, congruity, parallel, resemblance, similarity, similitude, alikeness, community and comparability.

What is the opposite of "Correspondence"?

Antonyms of "Correspondence" include dissimilarity, difference, disagreement, discrepancy, disparateness, disparity, dissimilitude and distinctiveness. Near antonyms include deviance, divergence, incongruence and incongruity.

How do you use "Correspondence" in a sentence?

Examples of "Correspondence" in a sentence: "the correspondence in hair color is about all that the siblings have in common"; "the best friends' correspondence in looks is so striking that they could pass for twins"; "piles of unanswered correspondence littered the office of the reclusive author".

Is "Correspondence" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Correspondence" is a noun.

Is "Correspondence" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Correspondence" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Correspondence"?

"Correspondence" is pronounced /ˌkȯr-ə-ˈspän-dən(t)s/ and divided into syllables as cor·re·spon·dence.