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
  • The conversation in Springfield about sensible housing reforms shouldn’t end, but given there’s no time to lose, complementary ideas can help bridge the gap between now and whenever Illinois gets its act together.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
  • There are at least two complementary explanations underlying Hack’s law.
    — Natalie Wolchover, Quanta Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of complementary
Adjective
  • In 2024, Purja became the fastest person to summit all 14 of the peaks without supplementary oxygen.
    — Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
  • Coverage is provided by Employees’ Health Insurance and National Health Insurance schemes; private insurance only plays a supplementary role.
    — Runchana Pongsaparn, Fortune, 31 July 2026
Definition of supplementary
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  • Breaking force balance In ordinary passive systems, interactions are reciprocal.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Choose the invitation, cause, or friendship that feels genuinely reciprocal.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of reciprocal
Adjective
  • That help for Russia now comes with a mutual defense treaty inked two years ago with Vladimir Putin.
    — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Ask what is being offered, name what would help, and let mutual care become something practical.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of mutual

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“Correlative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/correlative. Accessed 19 Aug. 2026.

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