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Compensatory - Dictionary

Compensatory

Part of Speech

Adjective

Pronunciation

English (UK): /kəmˈpɛnsətəri/

English (US): /ˈkɑːmpənˌseɪtɔːri/

Definitions

  • Intended to make up for something, such as loss, damage, or deficiency.
  • Serving as a means of counterbalancing or mitigating an effect.

Usage Examples

  • The court awarded compensatory damages to the victim.
  • He developed compensatory strategies to overcome his disability.
  • Compensatory education programs help students who have fallen behind.

Etymology

Derived from the verb "compensate," which originates from Latin compensare (to balance, offset), with the suffix "-ory" indicating an adjective form.

Synonyms

  • Reparative
  • Remedial
  • Corrective
  • Reimbursement-based

Antonyms

  • Punitive
  • Depriving
  • Harmful

Translations

Language Translation Pronunciation
FrenchCompensatoire/kɔ̃pɑ̃satwaʁ/
GermanKompensatorisch/kɔmpɛnzaˈtoːʁɪʃ/
SpanishCompensatorio/kompensaˈtoɾjo/
PortugueseCompensatório/kõpẽzaˈtɔɾju/
ItalianCompensativo/kompensaˈtivo/
Chinese补偿性的/bǔcháng xìng de/
Japanese補償的/hoshō-teki/
RussianКомпенсаторный/kəmpʲɪnˈsatərnɨj/
Hindiक्षतिपूर्ति संबंधी/kʰʃatiˈpʊrti səmˈbəndʱi/
Bengaliক্ষতিপূরণমূলক/kʰɔt̪ipurɔṇˈmulɔk/

Regional Pronunciation Variations

  • British English: /kəmˈpɛnsətəri/
  • American English: /ˈkɑːmpənˌseɪtɔːri/
  • Australian English: /kəmˈpɛnsətəri/

Historical Usage

The term "compensatory" has been used in legal and economic contexts since the 18th century. It gained prominence in psychological and educational discussions in the 20th century.

Cultural Nuances

In legal contexts, "compensatory" refers to monetary reparations for damages. In education, it describes programs designed to help disadvantaged students. In medicine, it can refer to bodily responses that counterbalance a deficiency or dysfunction.

More Information

Compensatory measures exist in various fields, from legal systems providing compensation for losses to biological processes that counteract deficiencies. Understanding its usage across different domains is crucial for interpreting legal, financial, and medical discussions.

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