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.
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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
The holy grail for AI programmers is to move from correlative outcomes, which is essentially what all AI today does, to causative outcomes that in essence include intuition and cognitive insight.
—Michael Auslin, Foreign Affairs, 19 Oct. 2018
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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
The holy grail for AI programmers is to move from correlative outcomes, which is essentially what all AI today does, to causative outcomes that in essence include intuition and cognitive insight.
—Michael Auslin, Foreign Affairs, 19 Oct. 2018
See All Example Sentences for correlative
Recent Examples of Synonyms for correlative
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In portfolios, gold typically serves as the anchor while silver plays a complementary role that can amplify returns during rallies.—
Sharon Wu,
USA Today,
27 Jan. 2026
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For fall, Deke is expanding beyond shorts into pants that will offer the same construction and materials, along with an assortment of complementary tops.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Strategic partnerships and supplementary initiatives ORNL provides material characterization and manufacturing expertise, Type One Energy acts as the primary industry developer, UT Knoxville contributes engineering talent, and TVA provides the physical infrastructure and site management.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Jan. 2026
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State lawmakers have set up potential supplementary funding from a car rental fee and oil and gas companies.—
Bruce Finley,
Denver Post,
22 Jan. 2026
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Bringing the Innovations Back to US Universities The relationships within the Alliance are designed to be reciprocal.—
Bryan Penprase,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Jessica Pegula, who takes on Anisimova Wednesday, extends the reciprocal relationship to more involved discussions.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
27 Jan. 2026
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The contract includes a $1 million signing bonus and mutual option for the 2028 season.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
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The bookstore’s nonprofit focuses on education and literacy, mutual aid and building community.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Correlative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/correlative. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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