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Definition of compensatory adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

compensatory

adjective
 
/ˌkɒmpenˈseɪtəri/
 
/kəmˈpensətɔːri/
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  1. intended to make up for something such as damage, loss, injury, etc.
    • He received a compensatory payment of $20 000.
  2. balancing or reducing the bad effects of damage, loss, etc.
    • The plan includes comprehensive measures for compensatory reforestation.
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perspective
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