correlated — Having a mutual relationship or connection in which one thing affects or depends on another. When two or more things vary together in a predictable way.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Having a mutual relationship or connection in which one thing affects or depends on another. When two or more things vary together in a predictable way.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɔːrəleɪtɪd/
Example Sentences
- My pizza consumption is highly correlated with my happiness levels on Fridays.
- The number of umbrellas sold is strongly correlated with rainy weather.
- Strangely, ice cream sales are correlated with crime rates, but that's just because both increase in summer!
correlated
ADJECTIVE[/ˈkɔːrəleɪtɪd/]
Having a mutual relationship or connection in which one thing affects or depends on another. When two or more things vary together in a predictable way.
On the chart, the hot temperature and the melting ice cream were closely correlated.
COR(core) + RELATE(connect) — the robot's glowing core and powerful punch were perfectly correlated.
The amount of food on his plate was closely correlated with his weight.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin correlatus, meaning 'brought together in relationship.' The word combines the idea of things being connected or moving together in a mutual relationship.
Breakdown
cor- (together, with) + relatus (brought, related) + -ed (past participle suffix)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My pizza consumption is highly correlated with my happiness levels on Fridays.”
“The number of umbrellas sold is strongly correlated with rainy weather.”
“Strangely, ice cream sales are correlated with crime rates, but that's just because both increase in summer!”
“Student attendance is positively correlated with exam scores.”
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