correspondence

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   in mathematics, an attribute of a shape or relation

   The correspondence of the two triangles was clear.

2. 2
   noun

   compatibility of observations

3. 3
   noun

   similarity by virtue of corresponding

4. 4
   noun

   communication by the exchange of letters

5. 5
   noun

   the relation of corresponding in degree or size or amount

6. 6
   noun

   Mutual communication or discourse:

7. 7
   noun

   Congruity or similarity between different things, people, etc:

Etymology

From Middle English correspondence, from Latin correspondentia. By surface analysis, correspond + -ence.