uncorrelated

adjective

un·​cor·​re·​lat·​ed ˌən-ˈkȯr-ə-ˌlā-təd How to pronounce uncorrelated (audio)
: having no mutual relationship : not affecting one through changes in the other : not correlated
uncorrelated factors
You also realize that interviewing capability is uncorrelated with a GMAT score; nobody is born with the ability to interview well.Kimberly A. Whitler

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Investors concerned about the long-term outlook of an expensive equity market, as well as bond yields that have started to move higher, are casting about for assets that are uncorrelated to either market. Sarah Min, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2024 Carter Braxton Worth of Worth Charting pointed out on CNBC’s Fast Money recently that, except for one instance, gold has been higher during all significant S & P 500 declines of over 20%, highlighting its role as an uncorrelated hedge. Michael Khouw, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2024 The test that was most uncorrelated with the others was the trunk lift. Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 14 Aug. 2024 Fink believes bitcoin can offer uncorrelated returns and act as a hedge against currency debasement caused by excessive deficits. Abid Ali, CNBC, 16 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for uncorrelated 

Word History

First Known Use

1881, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of uncorrelated was in 1881

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“Uncorrelated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uncorrelated. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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