correlation — a mutual relationship or connection between two or more things
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a mutual relationship or connection between two or more things
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌkɔːrəˈleɪʃn/
Example Sentences
- Scientists discovered a surprising correlation between eating ice cream and shark attacks - both happen more in summer!
- The study shows a clear correlation between study time and exam scores.
- There's a negative correlation between watching TV and physical fitness - the more you watch, the less fit you become.
correlation
NOUN[/ˌkɔːrəˈleɪʃn/]
a mutual relationship or connection between two or more things
The scientist sees a clear correlation between coffee intake and productivity spikes.
COR(core) + RELATION(connection) — the robot's glowing core and powerful punch had a perfect correlation.
The amount of food on his plate had a clear correlation with his weight.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'correlatio', derived from the prefix 'co-' (together) and 'relatio' (relation, connection), which comes from 'referre' meaning 'to bring back' or 'relate'. The term entered English in the 16th century to describe mutual relationships between things.
Breakdown
co- (together) + relation (from Latin relatio, a bringing back/connection) + -ion (noun suffix) = correlation
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📝Examples
“Scientists discovered a surprising correlation between eating ice cream and shark attacks - both happen more in summer!”
“The study shows a clear correlation between study time and exam scores.”
“There's a negative correlation between watching TV and physical fitness - the more you watch, the less fit you become.”
“Researchers found a correlation between coffee consumption and productivity, though they couldn't prove which causes which.”
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