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3 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Compensatory' in a Sentence

"Serving to make up for a loss, lack, or injury; providing compensation or balancing the effects of something negative." more

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Mia received a compensatory gift for helping her friend clean up the classroom.
After breaking his friend's toy accidentally, Tim offered to buy a new one as a compensatory gesture.
The kind gesture of a friend was compensatory for the disappointment of a lost toy.

Compensatory

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adjectiveServing to make up for a loss, lack, or injury; providing compensation or balancing the effects of something negative.

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Last Updated On: May 23, 2024
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