What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
relative
Example
My aunt is a close relative of mine. [relative: noun]
Example
The success of the project is relative to the amount of effort put into it. [relative: adjective]
Example
The company's profits are relative to the state of the economy. [relative: preposition]
corresponding
Example
The corresponding page in the book has more information on this topic. [corresponding: adjective]
Example
The data shows a corresponding increase in sales during the holiday season. [corresponding: adjective]
Example
The email and corresponding attachment were sent to the wrong recipient. [corresponding: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Relative is more commonly used than corresponding in everyday language, especially when referring to family members. Corresponding is more commonly used in technical or academic contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between relative and corresponding?
Both relative and corresponding can be used in formal and informal contexts, but corresponding may be more commonly used in technical or academic writing.
