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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At checkout, customers are presented with relevant accessories and complementary items that align with their specific cycling interests.—
Antony Robinson,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Construction will start this spring at Chesterton High School on the new soccer stadium and complementary facilities after the Duneland School Board Monday awarded $4,862,283 in contracts.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Each game also comes with a glossy digital screenplay and an encyclopaedia book which adds another layer of insight into these influential titles; a supplementary addition that many modern remasters fail to include.—
Joshua Lamb,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Terra is first making and selling a low-carbon supplementary cementitious material that can be blended with traditional cement.—
Katie Fehrenbacher,
Axios,
18 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Tariffs for Canada and Mexico, at 25%, are delayed until March 4, and reciprocal tariffs are set to take effect April 2.—
Lauren Floyd,
Axios,
28 Feb. 2025
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Sweeping reciprocal tariffs and levies on automobile imports may be deployed as soon as early April, while Mr. Trump has threatened to hit imports from the European Union with 25% duties.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Since his return to office, Bowser has attempted to evade conflict with Trump and met with him to discuss their mutual need for federal employees to return to their offices full-time.—
Mya Abraham,
VIBE.com,
5 Mar. 2025
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Every tribute exuded the kind of mutual appreciation and platonic love that colors Bloom, Bernarr’s third studio album.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Correlative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/correlative. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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