Compensatory

C1 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑmpənˌseɪˌtɔri/

Definitions of compensatory

adjective relating to or involving compensation, especially financial compensation

Example Sentences

A1 She received compensatory time off for working overtime.

A2 The company offered compensatory benefits to make up for the low salary.

B1 The compensatory damages awarded in the lawsuit helped cover the medical expenses.

B2 The compensatory measures put in place helped improve employee satisfaction.

C1 The compensatory package included bonuses, stock options, and other incentives.

C2 The compensatory agreement reached between the two parties resolved the dispute amicably.

Examples of compensatory in a Sentence

formal The court awarded compensatory damages to the plaintiff for the financial losses incurred.

informal He got some compensatory money from the company for the mistake they made.

slang She received some cash as a compensatory gesture for the inconvenience caused.

figurative His success in the new job was seen as a compensatory reward for his previous failures.

Grammatical Forms of compensatory

past tense

compensated

plural

compensatories

comparative

more compensatory

superlative

most compensatory

present tense

compensates

future tense

will compensate

perfect tense

has compensated

continuous tense

is compensating

singular

compensatory

positive degree

compensatory

infinitive

to compensate

gerund

compensating

participle

compensated

Origin and Evolution of compensatory

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'compensatory' originated from the Latin word 'compensare', which means to weigh one thing against another or to balance out.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'compensatory' has retained its original meaning of making up for something or balancing out a loss or disadvantage.