correlative

cor·rel·a·tive

adj \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

1. a doctor's duties and a patient's correlative rights
2. 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

Related Words: cooperative, mutual, symbiotic; collective, combined, common, communal, conjoint, joint, shared, united

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Rhymes with CORRELATIVE

appellative, irrelative