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
Mind over money The relationship with money woes and psychological anguish is extremely correlative.
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Jasmine Browley, Essence, 10 Apr. 2024
With the passage of each anti-LGBTQ+ bill last year in Oklahoma, there was a correlative spike in calls to the Rainbow Youth Project’s Oklahoma crisis center line.
—Danielle Marie Holland, Parents, 28 Feb. 2024
Because of the correlative nature of the study, the researchers can't make specific recommendations to dog owners to ensure better canine health.
—Kaitlyn Huamani, Peoplemag, 20 June 2023
Previous work on this fundamental concept was restricted to schematic baby representations or correlative approaches.
—Ncbi Rofl, Discover Magazine, 28 Mar. 2013
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Jasmine Browley, Essence, 10 Apr. 2024
With the passage of each anti-LGBTQ+ bill last year in Oklahoma, there was a correlative spike in calls to the Rainbow Youth Project’s Oklahoma crisis center line.
—Danielle Marie Holland, Parents, 28 Feb. 2024
Because of the correlative nature of the study, the researchers can't make specific recommendations to dog owners to ensure better canine health.
—Kaitlyn Huamani, Peoplemag, 20 June 2023
Previous work on this fundamental concept was restricted to schematic baby representations or correlative approaches.
—Ncbi Rofl, Discover Magazine, 28 Mar. 2013
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for correlative
Adjective
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The brand also sells complementary bundles that help support things like weight loss or better skin care, all of which are important for the road warrior.—
Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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However, technology has historically played a complementary role in creative industries.—
Rowan Briggs,
Mercury News,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But many fintechs still view partnerships as supplementary, an optional extra rather than a strategic pillar.—
Henry McIntosh,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Mega Millions Player Wins $349M Lottery Prize as Game Announces Big Changes Oz Lotto involves seven winning numbers and three supplementary numbers picked from one lottery draw barrel of 47 numbers.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
15 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The reciprocal tariffs are subject to a 90-day pause following Trump's announcement on April 9.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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Some chipmakers are already feeling the pain of Trump's trade war, despite a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs and a tenuous exception for semiconductors and other electronics.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Richard Nixon and John F. Kennedy both joined the navy, aware that fine military records would support their political aspirations; the relationship between the two men, moving from mutual respect to bitter rivalry, is one of the book’s stronger story lines.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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Tariffs were paused on April 8 for 90 days, except for China where mutual tariffs shot up to above 100 percent.—
Ian Dexter Palmer,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Correlative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/correlative. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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