interrelation

noun

Definition of interrelationnext
as in correlation

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Recent Examples of interrelation She is fascinated by the interrelation of sound and fragrance when co-diffused — or broadcast — through space. — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 20 May 2026 In Fiduccia’s perceptive reading, binaries such as abstraction and likeness, form and formlessness, seriality and singularity, take on dialectical tension and interrelation. — Ara H. Merjian, ARTnews.com, 16 Apr. 2026 What is emerging is a picture of an artist of profound mathematical acuity, who mobilized geometric, sequential, and modular forms to test hypotheses on interrelation, regeneration, and evolution in pursuit of mystical revelation. — Katherine Rochester, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interrelation
  1. correlation
  2. relationship
  3. relation
  4. linkage
  5. association
  6. kinship
  7. relevance
Noun
  • Instead, there was a correlation between the response of the amygdala and the response elsewhere in the brain.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The cloud is an impressionistic accumulation of themes, an array of correlations.
    — Alec Mapes-Frances, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of correlation
Noun
  • Like father, like son The show’s narrative is centered around the complicated relationship between Vision and his son Tommy Maximoff (Ruaridh Mollica).
    — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 2 Nov. 2026
  • While Republicans have largely not made Pappas’ sexuality a focus of their political campaigns, the GOP has alleged that Pappas failed to disclose a relationship with a corporate lobbyist.
    — Chad de Guzman, Time, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of relationship
Noun
  • If Uncle Sam does not change course, America’s unsustainable fiscal mess will result in adverse economic, national security, foreign relations, and domestic tranquility consequences.
    — Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Feingold will oversee media relations, enterprise editorial, and executive, brand, financial and technology communications.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of relation
Noun
  • Despite our fundamental reasons for sticking with Boeing, the stock's linkage to oil prices this year must be acknowledged.
    — Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2026
  • As a matter of pure economics, this linkage may be debatable.
    — Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of linkage
Noun
  • Greg Totten, the association’s CEO and former longtime Ventura County district attorney, also criticized the decision and its impact on victims’ families.
    — Michael McGough, Sacbee.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • She was drawn to the historical associations of religious persecution.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of association
Noun
  • Government officials previously said that these 11 families split from a common male-line ancestor some 600 years ago, and are now at least 36 degrees of kinship from Naruhito.
    — Chad de Guzman, Time, 26 Oct. 2026
  • At first glance, their already tight kinship, and all their many overlapping businesses, suggest that a new SpaceX-Tesla makes sense.
    — Shawn Tully, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of kinship
Noun
  • Several candidates argued that a board focused on teaching residents best practices to maintain clean water, the local tree canopy and growing plants and food could surge back to relevance.
    — Beth Kassab, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2026
  • During Morris’ tenure, Pixar’s feature films have generated more than $12 billion at the global box office, continuing a legacy of critical acclaim and cultural relevance.
    — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of relevance

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“Interrelation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interrelation. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.

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