Compensatory

//kɒmpɛnˈseɪtəɹi//

Word Type

Adjective

The word "compensatory" can be used as a adjective.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

compensatorily compensatory lengthening compensatory time decompensatory hypercompensatory noncompensatory overcompensatory pseudocompensatory undercompensatory

Derived From

atory compensate

Related Terms

compensate compensation

More for "compensatory"

Meaning Synonyms Word Forms Antonyms

Next best steps

Definition Synonyms Sentences Read the blog

Data sourced from Wiktionary, WordNet, CMU, and other open linguistic databases. Updated March 2026.