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 While age can have a correlative relationship with developing severe illness, Chandran says there are many examples of even young and healthy people getting very ill. — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 4 May 2026 While there is some correlative evidence for this claim, such as the case of Northwestern University, no definitive link has been found. — Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 3 Jan. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for correlative
Recent Examples of Synonyms for correlative
  1. complementary
  2. supplementary
  3. reciprocal
  4. mutual
Adjective
  • That might mean developing complementary devices, encouraging upgrades, or introducing subscription services that generate revenue beyond the initial hardware sale.
    — Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Last week The Lede Company, acquired Aisle 8 as part of a wider trend of communications and events agencies clubbing together to offer a variety of services across continents, or buying complementary businesses in order to broaden their reach.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of complementary
Adjective
  • But that claim is difficult to reconcile with the disproportionate representation of certain groups among those deleted from supplementary lists issued for some constituencies after an adjudication process.
    — Asim Ali, Time, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Like other clubs, Gollancz expanded its service to additional, supplementary and educational texts, all optional.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of supplementary
Adjective
  • Addressing those fears will require reciprocal steps and credible verification.
    — Ali Vaez, Time, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Members can use wellness zones and coworking spaces, join group sailing adventures, enjoy a year-round social calendar, and take advantage of reciprocal arrangements with over 220 other clubs.
    — Chrissie McClatchie, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of reciprocal
Adjective
  • Agnes and Ada’s niece, Marian, who remains central to The Gilded Age’s storytelling despite never once being interesting enough to justify the attention, is still inexplicably fighting her mutual attraction to the Russells’ son, Larry.
    — Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Strengthen Relationships Through Honest Dialogue Cultivate customer relationships for the long game and mutual benefit.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of mutual

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