Correlative: meaning, definitions and examples

Etymology

• The word comes from the Latin 'correlativus', which means 'mutually bearing on each other'.
• It combines 'cor-' meaning 'together' and 'relativus' meaning 'related', emphasizing the connection between things.

Grammar

• In English grammar, correlative conjunctions work in pairs, like 'either...or', 'neither...nor', which link similar elements in a sentence.
• They help clarify relationships by showing how two ideas or options relate closely to one another.

Mathematics

• In statistics, correlation measures the relationship between two variables, helping to understand how they affect each other.
• A high correlation doesn’t imply one thing causes the other, just that they have a strong relationship.

Psychology

• Understanding how different factors correlate can help psychologists determine behaviors and trends in human actions.
• For instance, researchers might explore how social media use correlates with feelings of loneliness.

Science

• In ecology, scientists study how various species correlate with different environmental factors, enhancing our understanding of ecosystems.
• The relationship between temperature and species distribution is a key area of research in climate science.

With rank #17,491, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.

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