Corrisponde

Corrisponde is the third-person singular present indicative form of the Italian verb corrispondere, which means to correspond, to match, or to be in agreement. The sense most commonly used is that one thing corresponds to or is equivalent to another, such as a claim that matches the evidence or a result that aligns with expectations. The verb can also express a relationship between two things, where one relates to or is pertinent to the other.

Etymology and related forms: corrIspondere derives from the Latin con-respondēre, from con- (together) and respondēre (to answer). In Italian, the prefix was adapted and the verb established with the regular -ere conjugation pattern. Related nouns include corrispondenza (correspondence, either mail or the act of corresponding) and corrispondente (corresponding, matching).

Usage notes: corrIspondere is transitive and typically takes a preposition to indicate the relation, most often corrisponde a or corrisponde con, meaning to correspond to or to correspond with. It is used to indicate conformity or equivalence (e.g., “La descrizione correttamente corrisponde ai dati”) as well as alignment with standards or requirements (e.g., “Il prodotto corrisponde alle specifiche”). It should not be confused with corrispondenza, which more commonly refers to written correspondence or mail.

Examples: Questo numero corrisponde al totale indicato. Le sue osservazioni corrispondono alle nostre linee guida. La tua spiegazione non corrisponde ai fatti.

See also: corrispondenza, rispondere, concordare.