as in complementary
related to each other in such a way that one completes the other the correlative contributions that both teacher and student make to the learning process

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Recent Examples of correlative Mind over money The relationship with money woes and psychological anguish is extremely correlative. Jasmine Browley, Essence, 10 Apr. 2024 With the passage of each anti-LGBTQ+ bill last year in Oklahoma, there was a correlative spike in calls to the Rainbow Youth Project’s Oklahoma crisis center line. Danielle Marie Holland, Parents, 28 Feb. 2024 Because of the correlative nature of the study, the researchers can't make specific recommendations to dog owners to ensure better canine health. Kaitlyn Huamani, Peoplemag, 20 June 2023 Previous work on this fundamental concept was restricted to schematic baby representations or correlative approaches. Ncbi Rofl, Discover Magazine, 28 Mar. 2013 See All Example Sentences for correlative
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Adjective
  • Here are some tips for mastering the art of bathroom art: Art doesn’t have to match the walls: Smith often chooses art in a color scheme complementary to the walls.
    Dina Cheney, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2025
  • Nvidia has increasingly been offering more complementary technology alongside its AI chips, including software, a cloud service and networking chips to tie AI accelerators together.
    Kif Leswing, CNBC, 25 June 2025
Adjective
  • Programs with major budgets in football and basketball may have to face interesting questions for supplementary sports.
    Cory Mull, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
  • Santa Ynez Reservoir’s primary role is to provide supplementary supply during periods of high water use, according to the DWP.
    Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2025
Adjective
  • These issues have driven a cycle of reciprocal tariffs and have made further comprehensive agreements difficult to achieve in recent years.
    Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025
  • In late May, Trump threatened to impose tariffs of 50% on imports from European Union nations, all of whom had already been subject to the reciprocal tariffs imposed in April.
    Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 27 June 2025
Adjective
  • Coupled with the Two of Wands, this inspiring collaboration will bring mutual growth to you and the other person or party involved.
    Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 July 2025
  • Include clauses that prohibit reverse engineering, require mutual notice periods and ensure a 6 to 12 month runoff period if the partnership ends—giving teams time to pivot without disruption. 3.
    Bihag Karnani, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025

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“Correlative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/correlative. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.

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