correct vs compensate

correct is an adjective but compensate is not an adjective.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
correct	No	Yes	Yes	No
compensate	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, correct and compensate are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of correct include redress, right.

As verbs, correct and compensate are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of correct include counterbalance, even off, even out, even up, make up.

As verbs, compensate is a hyponym of correct; that is, compensate is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than correct:

correct: adjust for
compensate: make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities

Other hyponyms of correct include carry, cover, overcompensate.

correct (adjective)	compensate (adjective)
free from error; especially conforming to fact or truth
correct in opinion or judgment
socially right or correct
in accord with accepted standards of usage or procedure

correct (verb)	compensate (verb)
treat a defect	make payment to; compensate
make right or correct	make amends for; pay compensation for
alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard	do or give something to somebody in return
censure severely	make reparations or amends for
fall in value	adjust for
punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience	make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities
make reparations or amends for
adjust for