Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˌkɒmpənˈseɪʃənl/
KK: /kəmˈpɛnseɪʃənl/
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

I heard that the new job comes with a compensational package that includes benefits.

That sounds promising! What kind of benefits are we talking about?

They mentioned health insurance and some retirement plans as part of the compensational options.

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