Compensatory Meaning in English

word

US

kəmˈpɛnsəˌtɔɹi

kuhm-PEN-suh-tor-ee

UK

kˈɒmpənsətəɹˌi

kom-PEN-suh-tuh-ree

Definition

Intended to make up for something lost, lacking, or wrong, often by providing a benefit or payment to balance the situation.

Usage & Nuances

Used formally in legal, medical, financial, and technical contexts. Common phrases: 'compensatory damages' (legal payment), 'compensatory time off' (extra leave for overtime). Often describes something that balances a deficit or harm.

• Spanish: compensatorio - de compensación
• Portuguese (BR): compensatório
• Portuguese (PT): compensatório
• Chinese (Simplified): 补偿的 - 补救的
• Chinese (Traditional): 補償的 - 補救的
• Hindi: मुआवज़े का - क्षतिपूर्ति करने वाला
• Arabic: تعويضي
• Bengali: ক্ষতিপূরণমূলক
• Russian: компенсационный
• Japanese: 補償的な
• Vietnamese: bù đắp - mang tính bồi thường
• Korean: 보상적인
• Turkish: telafi edici
• Urdu: تلافیاتی
• Indonesian: kompensasi - pengganti

Example Sentences

He received compensatory pay after working overtime.

basic

The court awarded her compensatory damages.

basic

The company offers compensatory leave for weekend work.

basic

That bonus was really just a compensatory gesture after last year's pay freeze.

natural

Her compensatory skills made up for her lack of experience.

natural

He tried to use humor as a compensatory strategy when he felt nervous.

natural