Correspondency

/ˌkɔrəˈspɑndənsi/ noun

Definition

A relationship of similarity or connection between things; the state of corresponding or agreeing with something else.

Etymology

From the verb correspond (Latin correspondere), combined with the suffix -ency (from Latin -entia) to form an abstract noun denoting a state or quality.

Kelly Says

Before email, 'correspondency' referred to the entire relationship between letter-writers—not just the letters themselves but the mutual understanding and agreement they built together.

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