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People endure what they endure and they deal with it. It may corrupt them. It may lead them into all sorts of compensatory excesses.
Dennis Potter

Meaning of "compensatory" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF COMPENSATORY

compensatory  [ˌkɒmpənˈseɪtərɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF COMPENSATORY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Compensatory is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES COMPENSATORY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of compensatory in the English dictionary

The definition of compensatory in the dictionary is serving or intended to compensate.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH COMPENSATORY


adjudicatory
əˌdʒuːdɪˈkeɪtərɪ
anticipatory
ænˌtɪsɪˈpeɪtərɪ
celebratory
ˈsɛləbreɪtərɪ
circulatory
ˌsɜːkjʊˈleɪtərɪ
classificatory
ˌklæsɪfɪˈkeɪtərɪ
congratulatory
kənˌɡrætʃʊˈleɪtərɪ
dedicatory
ˈdɛdɪˌkeɪtərɪ
gyratory
ˌdʒaɪəˈreɪtərɪ
innovatory
ˈɪnəveɪtərɪ
masturbatory
ˈmæstəˌbeɪtərɪ
oscillatory
ˌɒsɪˈleɪtərɪ
overcompensatory
ˌəʊvərˌkɒmpənˈseɪtərɪ
participatory
pɑːtɪsɪˈpeɪtərɪ
regulatory
ˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪtərɪ
revelatory
ˌrevəˈleɪtərɪ
self-congratulatory
ˌselfkənɡrætʃʊˈleɪtərɪ
self-regulatory
ˌsɛlfrɛɡjʊˈleɪtərɪ
translatory
trænsˈleɪtərɪ
ventilatory
ˈvɛntɪˌleɪtərɪ
vexatory
vɛkˈseɪtərɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE COMPENSATORY

compend
compendia
compendious
compendiously
compendiousness
compendium
compensability
compensable
compensate
compensated semiconductor
compensation
compensation award
compensation culture
compensation order
compensation package
compensation point
compensational
compensative
compensator
compensatory finance

WORDS THAT END LIKE COMPENSATORY

ambulatory
anti-inflammatory
conservatory
defamatory
derogatory
directory
discriminatory
explanatory
exploratory
inflammatory
laboratory
lavatory
mandatory
migratory
obligatory
observatory
predatory
preparatory
purgatory
research laboratory
respiratory

Synonyms and antonyms of compensatory in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «compensatory» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF COMPENSATORY

Find out the translation of compensatory to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of compensatory from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «compensatory» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

代偿
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

compensatoria
570 millions of speakers

English

compensatory
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

प्रतिपूरक
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

التعويضية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

компенсаторная
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

compensatória
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

পূরক
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

compensatoire
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pampasan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Ausgleichs
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

代償
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

보상
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Compensatory
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

bồi thường
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஈடுசெய்யும்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

भरपाई देणारा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

telafi edici
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

compensativo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

wyrównawcza
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

компенсаторна
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

compensatorii
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

αντισταθμιστικές
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

kompensatoriese
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

kompensations
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

kompenserende
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of compensatory

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «COMPENSATORY»

The term «compensatory» is quite widely used and occupies the 38.491 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «COMPENSATORY» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about compensatory

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2 QUOTES WITH «COMPENSATORY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word compensatory.
1
Dennis Potter
People endure what they endure and they deal with it. It may corrupt them. It may lead them into all sorts of compensatory excesses.
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John Sergeant Wise
However the Southern man may have been master of the negro, there were compensatory processes whereby certain negroes were masters of their masters' children.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «COMPENSATORY»

Discover the use of compensatory in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to compensatory and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Compensatory Lengthening: Phonetics, Phonology, Diachrony
This volume is a signal contribution to the study of children's literature and its relation to racism and social conditions.
Darya Kavitskaya, 2002
2
Compensatory Justice: Nomos XXXIII
This Major Reference series brings together a wide range of key international articles in law and legal theory.
John W. Chapman, 1991
3
Basic Income, Unemployment and Compensatory Justice
In Basic Income, Unemployment and Compensatory Justice it is argued that implementing a substantial basic income is the best policy response to deal with unemployment-induced problems such as job insecurity, social exclusion, poverty and ...
Loek Groot, Lucas Franciscus Michaël Groot, 2004
4
Bilingual Education: From Compensatory To Quality Schooling
This textbook for bilingual educators presents research-based guidelines and examples for implementing quality bilingual education.
María Estela Brisk, 2005
5
Special Education and the Law: A Guide for Practitioners
Courts can grant awards of compensatory educational services when school boards fail to provide an appropriate education for children and their parents lack the financial means to obtain alternate services. Parents are thus forced to allow  ...
Allan G. Osborne, Jr., Charles J. Russo, 2006
6
Compensatory Trade Strategy: How to Fund Import-Export Trade ...
Motivational Factors and Risks of Compensatory Arrangements Introduction There are some basic differences between “conventional” trade, e.g., to buy with cash and to receive payment in cash, and the various techniques we have explored ...
John Akhile, 2006
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A Contribution to the Comparative Physiology of Compensatory ...
From the foregoing experiments and discussion it seems certain that the otolith and semicircular canals are not the only organs for the mediation of compensatory motions. The fact that such motions exist in insects is sufficient proof of this point ...
Elias Potter Lyon, 1899
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Code of Federal Regulations, Title 29, Labor, Pt. 500-899, ...
(a) Compensatory time and compensatory time off are interchangeable terms under the FLSA. Compensatory time off is paid time off the job which is earned and accrued by an employee in lieu of immediate cash payment for employment in ...
‎2009
9
Guidelines for Selecting Compensatory Wetlands Mitigation ...
FOREWORD. By Christopher Hedges Staff Officer Transportation Research Board This report presents guidance on selecting the most appropriate compensatory strategies to mitigate the effects of transportation projects on wetland habitats.
Anne D. Marble, Xavier Riva, 2002
10
Guide to Evidenced-Based Physical Therapist Practice
The Problem Compensatory equalization of treatments occurs when the individuals providing the interventions in the study purposefully or inadvertently supplement the activities of subjects in the control (comparison) group to “make up for” ...
Dianne Jewell, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «COMPENSATORY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term compensatory is used in the context of the following news items.
1
In long running Tuomey saga, the Fourth Circuit provides a roadmap …
The Fourth Circuit held that because FCA awards contain both compensatory and punitive elements, they are subject to analysis under the ... «Lexology, Jul 15»
2
The unsealed deposition, and how Bill Cosby 'thrust himself into the …
But if you're a public official or a public figure, you can't get such compensatory damages unless you can show the speaker actually knew the ... «Washington Post, Jul 15»
3
Workers allege negligence by coal ash cleanup overseer
They seek up to $55 million in compensatory damages and punitive damages equal to a fraction of Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.'s contract ... «WBIR-TV, Jul 15»
4
Canyon Ridge dispute ends with Horton getting paid but still no hotel
Last month, following the longest civil trial ever in Chattanooga, a jury awarded Horton nearly $20.6 million in compensatory damages and ... «Chattanooga Times Free Press, Jul 15»
5
Former Lowell Library assistant files federal civil rights suit against city
She is also seeking compensatory and punitive damages, attorneys fees, retirement pay and insurance. Cloutier's federal lawsuit names: the ... «Lowell Sun, Jul 15»
6
In praise of Maple Leafs' brilliant rebuild (Trending Topics)
... off to interested teams for the compensatory draft picks. Same idea, but now less likely to result in as many benefits as they might have liked. «Yahoo Sports, Jul 15»
7
County, Conway, admit no wrongdoing against former employee
A majority of the $80,000 settlement —$42,600 — is for alleged compensatory damages, according to the agreement. Blanchard is also set to ... «Eagle-Tribune, Jul 15»
8
Editorial: Overtime rules will hurt pay, flexibility
The proposal would allow employers to give workers the option to receive one and a half hours of compensatory time off instead of pay for ... «The Detroit News, Jul 15»
9
Warsaw Chopin airport: LOT's growth brings hub opportunities but …
This growth is due to carriers other than Warsaw-based LOT, which is unable to grow until 2016 due to EU compensatory measures for ... «CAPA - Centre for Aviation, Jul 15»
10
Ride The Ducks sued by family of killed pedestrian
The Karnicki family seeks compensatory and punitive damages. Ride The Ducks released a statement saying its thoughts and prayers remain ... «PhillyVoice.com, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Compensatory [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/compensatory>. May 2024 ».
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