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compensational

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˌkɒmpənˈseɪʃənl/

KK: /kəmˈpɛnseɪʃənl/

adjective
Definition

Relating to something that makes up for a loss or deficiency.


Example

The compensational benefits helped employees feel valued after the changes in the company.


Conversation
Sloth A
I heard that the new job comes with a compensational package that includes benefits.
Sloth B
That sounds promising! What kind of benefits are we talking about?
Sloth A
They mentioned health insurance and some retirement plans as part of the compensational options.
Sloth B
Wow, that definitely makes the job more attractive!

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
reparative
offsetting
recuperative
Antonyms
penal
detrimental
uncompensated
Root Explanation

Compensational → It is formed from "com-" (meaning together) and "pensare" (meaning to weigh or pay). The word "compensational" refers to something that involves paying or balancing together, often in the context of making up for a loss or deficiency.

Memory Tip

Think of 'paying' ('pensare') to 'balance' something 'together' ('com-') — that's why compensational relates to making up for something.

Visually Confused Words
recompensation
incompensation
decompensation
condensational
conational
subcompensation
procompensation
precompensation
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