Correlate

//ˈkɔɹəleɪt// noun, verb

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    mutually related wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    Either of a pair of things related by a correlation; a correlative.

    "Several studies have demonstrated that neutralizing antibodies are a strong correlate for protection against symptomatic infection with Covid-19 and its variants, with boosters enhancing neutralization. Peter Gilbert, professor of vaccine and infectious diseases at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and lead author of the Moderna study, says these correlates are useful to apply to large groups."

  2. 2
    either of two or more related or complementary variables wordnet
Verb
  1. 1
    To compare things and bring them into a relation having corresponding characteristics. transitive
  2. 2
    bring into a mutual, complementary, or reciprocal relation wordnet
  3. 3
    To be related by a correlation; to be correlated. intransitive

    "Doctrine and worship correlate as theory and practice."

  4. 4
    to bear a reciprocal or mutual relation wordnet

Etymology

Etymology 1

From cor- + relate.

Etymology 2

From cor- + relate.

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