correlate — to have a close connection or relationship with something else
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to have a close connection or relationship with something else
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɔːrəleɪt/
Example Sentences
- My coffee consumption correlates perfectly with my ability to tolerate Monday mornings.
- Studies show that exercise frequency correlates with mental health improvements.
- The number of selfies taken correlates inversely with actual enjoyment of the vacation.
correlate
VERB[/ˈkɔːrəleɪt/]
to have a close connection or relationship with something else
On the chart, the hot temperature and the melting ice cream perfectly correlate.
COR(core) + RELATE(connect) — the glowing energy COR directly RELATEs to the robot's power, making them perfectly correlate.
The massive mountain of food on his plate will directly correlate with his growing weight.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Medieval Latin 'correlatus', the past participle of 'correlate', which combines the prefix 'co-' (together) with 'relatus' (related, from 'referre' meaning to carry or relate). The term was formed to describe things that are mutually related or connected.
Breakdown
co- (together) + relate (from Latin relatus, related) + -ate (verb suffix) = correlate
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📝Examples
“My coffee consumption correlates perfectly with my ability to tolerate Monday mornings.”
“Studies show that exercise frequency correlates with mental health improvements.”
“The number of selfies taken correlates inversely with actual enjoyment of the vacation.”
“Economic growth often correlates with environmental challenges.”
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