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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Having complementary driving styles will inevitably be helpful.—
Madeline Coleman,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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Travelers frequently bemoan the ultra-budget airline’s tiny seats, frequent delays, baggage fees, and lack of complementary snack and drinks.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN,
21 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The supplement market in particular was one of the first to respond with complementary and supplementary products.—
Emily Burns,
WWD,
7 Jan. 2025
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This fine comes as a supplementary discipline under NHL Rule 64.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
4 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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President Donald Trump’s plan to hit imports from foreign countries with sweeping reciprocal tariffs could nearly double U.S. inflation if fully imposed, a study said, intensifying a recent resurgence in consumer price increases.—
Paul Davidson,
USA TODAY,
17 Feb. 2025
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President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi may have warmly embraced during Modi’s visit to the White House, but the two countries remain far apart on trade on the same day Trump announced reciprocal tariffs would start in April.—
Naomi Lim,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
14 Feb. 2025
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The film is based on their own burgeoning musical relationship, which turned personal for a couple of years after its release, and their quick glances at each other during the tender song indicates undeniable mutual affection.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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Four years before Hayley Sullivan and Deven Marrero would form their own wedding party together, the pair met while serving the role of bridesmaid and groomsman respectively at a mutual friend’s New Year’s Eve wedding in 2021.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Correlative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/correlative. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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