correlative

adjective

kə-ˈre-lə-tiv How to pronounce correlative (audio)
Definition of correlativenext
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 There’s also the sort of correlative idea that modern mainframes can be useful in hosting LLMs and related systems. — John Werner, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2024 Yet, other correlative studies in Washington, California and Canada have suggested that hunting may make the problem worse. — Rebecca Niemiec, The Conversation, 13 Sep. 2024 In other words, citizenship is the highest de facto office in the land with correlative duties. — Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 14 Apr. 2024 Mind over money The relationship with money woes and psychological anguish is extremely correlative. — Jasmine Browley, Essence, 10 Apr. 2024 See All Example Sentences for correlative
Recent Examples of Synonyms for correlative
  1. complementary
  2. supplementary
  3. reciprocal
  4. mutual
Adjective
  • Content moves through the pipeline faster, making speed and governance complementary rather than competing priorities.
    — Jamie Garverick, Fortune, 15 July 2026
  • But that overlooks the far larger number of proposals that never reach financial close because critical complementary investments never materialize.
    — Bright Simons, semafor.com, 13 July 2026
Definition of complementary
Adjective
  • Poetry and Original Spoken Word are considered supplementary events, Frazier said.
    — Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026
  • In some parts of Hwange, natural seeps and seasonal watering holes provide supplementary water, while Wilderness helps pump water to artificial watering holes in the southeastern region of the park.
    — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 28 June 2026
Definition of supplementary
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  • While this model is not appropriate for autistic persons with severe language disabilities, most autistic youth and adults have the reciprocal language to engage in a coaching relationship.
    — Doreen Samelson, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • According to Tidal, the idea of Nas creating a playlist inspired by Jay-Z’s career was both reciprocal and congratulatory.
    — Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 9 July 2026
Definition of reciprocal
Adjective
  • Madonna never set out to become a classic British lady of the manor, however, until fate intervened when she was introduced to Hugo Vickers, Cecil Beaton's suave biographer, through a mutual friend in 1998.
    — Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 5 July 2026
  • The sheriff's office initiated an emergency call-in of all off-duty deputies and requested mutual aid from Rock, Kenosha and Jefferson counties and the Wisconsin State Patrol and DNR.
    — Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of mutual

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