correlative
cor·rel·a·tive
adjective \kə-ˈre-lə-tiv\Definition of CORRELATIVE
1
: naturally related : corresponding
2
: reciprocally related
3
: regularly used together but typically not adjacent <the correlative conjunctions either … or>
— correlative noun
— cor·rel·a·tive·ly adverb
Examples of CORRELATIVE
- a doctor's duties and a patient's correlative rights
- As demand increases, we'll see a correlative increase in price.
First Known Use of CORRELATIVE
1530
Related to CORRELATIVE
- Synonyms
- complementary, reciprocal, supplemental, supplementary
- Antonyms
- noncomplementary, nonreciprocal
Rhymes with CORRELATIVE
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