correlative

adjective

kə-ˈre-lə-tiv How to pronounce correlative (audio)
Definition of correlativenext
as in complementary
related to each other in such a way that one completes the other the correlative contributions that both teacher and student make to the learning process

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Recent Examples of correlative There’s also the sort of correlative idea that modern mainframes can be useful in hosting LLMs and related systems. — John Werner, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2024 Yet, other correlative studies in Washington, California and Canada have suggested that hunting may make the problem worse. — Rebecca Niemiec, The Conversation, 13 Sep. 2024 In other words, citizenship is the highest de facto office in the land with correlative duties. — Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 14 Apr. 2024 Mind over money The relationship with money woes and psychological anguish is extremely correlative. — Jasmine Browley, Essence, 10 Apr. 2024 See All Example Sentences for correlative
Recent Examples of Synonyms for correlative
  1. complementary
  2. supplementary
  3. reciprocal
  4. mutual
Adjective
  • Sincerity and audacity are not opposing forces but complementary ones in this space, and for writers, retro programmers, and other film fans who came of age after midnight at the movies, Curry’s impact persists as its own kind of religion.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The complementary setup is intended to prevent defenders from being handcuffed and improve the success rate of their outlet passes.
    — Janson Duench, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of complementary
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  • The sleeping surface measures 82 inches (208 cm) long and is widened via slim supplementary cushions to 57 inches (145 cm) at the head by the doors, tapering to 50 inches (127 cm) at the foot between the wheel wells.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 Aug. 2026
  • In 2024, Purja became the fastest person to summit all 14 of the peaks without supplementary oxygen.
    — Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
Definition of supplementary
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  • That reciprocal impact, according to Canadian officials, will purposefully target key sectors and states — like Michigan — with particular economic and political importance in the United States.
    — Grant Schwab, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Autistic people of all genders often struggle with nuances of social communication like decoding nonverbal cues, identifying shifts in tone or asking reciprocal questions.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of reciprocal
Adjective
  • Even if that wasn’t true in every case, the mutual affection between the player and Detroit took center stage Friday, even as Skubal tamed the Tigers’ offense, recording seven strikeouts in the process.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Three years before that, Ramya and Joe had been put on a text thread by a mutual friend.
    — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of mutual

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“Correlative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/correlative. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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