Definition

The act of communicating through letters or messages, or the letters themselves that are exchanged.

Example

I received a letter in the mail as part of our correspondence.

Conversation

Did you receive any correspondence from our old friend lately?

No, I haven't heard from him in ages, but I hope he's doing well.

I think it would be nice to reach out and see if he wants to catch up.

Definitely! A little correspondence could rekindle our friendship.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Correspondence → It is formed from "cor-" (meaning together) and "respondere" (meaning to respond). The word refers to the act of responding together, often in the context of communication or letters exchanged between people.

Memory Tip

Think of people 'responding together' — 'cor-' means together, and 'respondere' means to respond. This helps you remember that correspondence involves communication between individuals.

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