Compensated Meaning and Definition
Compensated
Pronunciation
/ˈkɒmpənˌseɪtɪd/
Part of Speech
Noun
Definition
A form of compensation or reparation made to a person or group to offset a past wrongdoing or injustice, often in the form of financial aid, material resources, or social recognition.
Examples
- The government implemented a compensated land reform program to address historical injustices.
- The company provided compensations to the families of workers who were affected by the layoff.
Synonyms
- Reparation
- Redress
Antonyms
- Indemnification
- Penalty
Etymology
The word “compensated” comes from the Latin words “compensare,” meaning “to make equal or balance,” and “atus,” a suffix indicating a state or condition.
Usage Notes
Compensated is often used in formal or professional contexts, such as business, law, or politics, to refer to actions taken to rectify past injustices or wrongdoings.
Cultural References
Compensated has been referenced in various forms of media, including literature, film, and television, to describe acts of reparation or redress.
Idiomatic Expressions or Phrases
Compensated for their wrongdoing
Related Words or Phrases
- Reparation
- Redress
- Mitigation
Collocations
- Compensated damage
- Compensated loss
- Compensated harm
According to corpus linguistics, compensated is a relatively infrequent word in modern language, with a frequency rate of 0.03%.
Common Misspellings
- Compesated
- Compensade
- Compenson