CORRESPONDENTLY

Etymology

Adverb

correspondently (comparative more correspondently, superlative most correspondently)

In a corresponding manner.

Source: Wiktionary


Cor`re*spond"ent*ly, adv.

Definition: In a a corresponding manner; conformably; suitably.

CORRESPONDENT

Cor`re*spond"ent (-ent), a. Etym: [Cf. F. correspondant.]

Definition: Suitable; adapted; fit; corresponding; congruous; conformable; in accord or agreement; obedient; willing. Action correspondent or repugnant unto the law. Hooker. As fast the correspondent passions rise. Thomson. I will be correspondent to command. Shak.

Cor`re*spond"ent, n.

1. One with whom intercourse is carried on by letter. Macualay.

2. One who communicates information, etc., by letter or telegram to a newspaper or periodical.

3. (Com.)

Definition: One who carries on commercial intercourse by letter or telegram with a person or firm at a distance.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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COVERT

(adjective) secret or hidden; not openly practiced or engaged in or shown or avowed; “covert actions by the CIA”; “covert funding for the rebels”


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