compensatory

/kɒmpɛnˈseɪtəri/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or providing compensation for something

“The company offered a compensatory package to the employee who had been unfairly dismissed.”

2. noun

something that compensates for a loss or deficiency

“The compensatory allowance was given to the soldier to cover the cost of living in a foreign country.”

Synonyms

  • remunerative
  • reparative

Antonyms

  • penal
  • punitive