Corresponding and Equal

Corresponding

Corresponding adjective - Having qualities in common.
Usage example: solving a crime and diagnosing a disease are corresponding tasks: they both require a meticulous search for clues

Equal is a synonym for corresponding in like topic. In some cases you can use "Equal" instead an adjective "Corresponding", when it comes to topics like comparison, commensurate.

Equal

Equal adjective - Resembling another in every respect.
Usage example: as far as I can see, except for the high price, the store-brand jacket is equal to the jacket with the designer label

Corresponding is a synonym for equal in like topic. You can use "Corresponding" instead an adjective "Equal", if it concerns topics such as alike, comparable, identical.

Nearby Words: equalize, equalise, equable, equate, equity
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