Definition of Compensatory
Compensatory
com·pen·sa·to·ry
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
offsetting/countering, reducing, or making up for (i.e. compensating for) some unwelcome or unpleasant situation;
e.g. He received a compensatory coupon to make up for the poor service he has recieved.
(adjective)
intended to compensate someone by making amends for some suffering, injury, or loss that they were subjected to, typically referring to payment;
e.g. The company paid the city a large sum of money in compensatory damages for their wrongdoings.
Similar Words
Opposite Words
Related Words
Comments
