correlate

CEFRC1

/ˈkɒɹəleɪt/

verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To have a connection in which two things change together.

  2. 02

    verb

    Extra detail

    Either of a pair of things related by a correlation; a correlative.

Examples

  • I used to correlate love with sex.

  • Some of the work in the workbook doesn't correlate with the readings in the textbook.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5

Also pronounced

  • /ˈkɒɹələt/

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meanings

  1. To be related by a correlation; to be correlated.

  2. To compare things and bring them into a relation having corresponding characteristics.

More examples

In context

  • The figures do not seem to correlate.

  • Doctrine and worship correlate as theory and practice.

  • “We must stop conflating selectivity with excellence. We must stop correlating prestige with privilege,” he said.

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Origin

verb

From cor- + relate.