1. serving to make up for something lacking or to counterbalance a deficiency
2. relating to or providing compensation for loss or injury
Usage: legal

Examples

• The student received compensatory tutoring to make up for missed classes.
• His loud voice was compensatory for his lack of confidence.
• The court awarded compensatory damages to the injured party.
• She developed compensatory skills after losing her hearing.
• The company offered compensatory time off instead of overtime pay.
• Compensatory education programs help disadvantaged students catch up.
• The brain showed compensatory activity in undamaged regions.