Synonyms of correlation

correlation

noun

as in relationship

the relation between things that happen or change together

The study found no correlation between the popular diet and decreased risk of heart disease.

Related Words

• relationship
• similarity
• resemblance
• parallelism
• comparability
• equivalence
• equation
• equivalency
• correspondence
• similitude
• affinity
• semblance
• likeness
• parity
• alikeness
• analogousness
• community
• identity
• interchangeability
• agreement
• compatibility
• sameness
• accordance
• identicalness
• congruity
• par
• exchangeability
• conformity

Dissimilar Words

• inequality
• polarity
• conflict
• incongruity
• incompatibility
• incongruence
• nonconformity
• dichotomy
• difference
• differentiability
• imbalance
• discriminability
• discrepancy
• disparity
• disproportion
• dissimilarity
• distinguishability
• disagreement
• incongruousness
• distinctiveness
• distinctness
• unlikeness
• nonequivalence
• anomalousness
• dissimilitude
• disparateness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of correlation

There are clear correlations between sleep deprivation and cardiovascular problems and metabolic conditions. — Veronique Greenwood, Time, 8 July 2026

Meanwhile, another area of divergence is in correlation, or the degree to which stocks are moving in sync. — Bernard Goyder, Fortune, 7 July 2026

Studies have shown a correlation between the amount of creatine in the brain and cognitive function. — Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 3 July 2026

Yes, and researchers now have a direct biological mechanism, not just a correlation. — Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026