Correlative: meaning, definitions and examples
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correlative
[ kษหrษlษtษชv ]
grammar usage
Correlative refers to pairs of words or phrases that work together in a sentence to connect similar elements or ideas. These are often used to show relationships between two equal parts of a sentence, such as 'either...or', 'neither...nor', and 'both...and'. Understanding correlative conjunctions is essential for constructing well-formed sentences.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- You can have either the cake or the pie.
- She is both talented and hardworking.
- We will neither confirm nor deny the allegations.
- Both the actor and the director were present at the premiere.
Translations
Translations of the word "correlative" in other languages:
๐ต๐น correlativo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคนเคธเคเคฌเคเคงเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช korrelativ
๐ฎ๐ฉ korelasi
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะพัะตะปััะธะฒะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ korelacyjny
๐ฏ๐ต ็ธ้ข็ใช
๐ซ๐ท corrรฉlatif
๐ช๐ธ correlativo
๐น๐ท karลฤฑlฤฑklฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ์๊ด์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชุฑุงุจุทู
๐จ๐ฟ korelaฤnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ korelatรญvny
๐จ๐ณ ็ธๅ ณ็
๐ธ๐ฎ korelativni
๐ฎ๐ธ tengslast
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบะพััะตะปััะธะฒััะบ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แแแแขแแฃแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ korrelativ
๐ฒ๐ฝ correlativo
Etymology
The term 'correlative' originates from the Latin word 'correlativus', which means 'relating to' or 'mutually referring to'. It combines the prefix 'cor-' (together) and the root 'relate', which underscores the idea of connection or relation. The concept has been used in linguistics since at least the 19th century to describe conjunctions that pair elements in a sentence. As language evolved, the term began to encompass various forms of relationships in both grammar and logic, highlighting how different parts of speech or phrases interact with one another to convey meaning. This has led to a broader understanding of correlative elements within language structure.