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compensatory
This term carries a strong association with restoration and equilibrium. In legal and financial contexts, it describes a specific type of remedy designed to return a party to the position they were in before a loss occurred, distinguishing it from punitive measures which aim to punish the wrongdoer rather than simply repair the damage.
In biological or mechanical systems, the word describes an automatic adjustment. It suggests a reactive process where one part of a system increases its activity or changes its function to cover for the failure or deficiency of another part, ensuring the overall stability of the organism or machine.
Meanings
Examples
The court awarded the plaintiff compensatory damages to cover the medical expenses.
I should offer her a compensatory gift since I forgot our anniversary.
The body employs compensatory mechanisms to maintain blood pressure during shock.
We need a compensatory payment to offset the loss of revenue from the shutdown.
Is this a compensatory measure or just a temporary fix?
The athlete developed compensatory movements to protect his injured ankle.
The company provided compensatory time off for the employees who worked through the weekend.
A compensatory strategy was implemented to balance the budget deficit.