Compensatory
/kəˈmpɛnsəˌtɔri/
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Definition
(adj) Intended to recompense someone who has experienced loss, suffering, or injury
Sentence Examples
Blind people sometimes develop a compensatory ability to sense the proximity of objects around them.
There’s been no claim for punitive damages, only compensatory.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The jury awarded her thousands in ____ damages after the severe accident.