Correlated
/ˈkɔːrəleɪtɪd/
Definitions
2 meaningsTo have a mutual relationship or connection in which one thing affects or depends on another.
/ˈkɔːrəleɪt/
To have a mutual relationship or connection.
The study correlated exam scores with hours of study.
💡 Simply: Imagine you see that more people buy ice cream on hot days. That means ice cream sales and hot weather *correlate*! They're connected in some way.
👶 For kids: When things change together. Like, when it rains a lot, you might see more puddles. The rain and the puddles correlate!
More Examples
Researchers found that the two variables correlated strongly.
The data clearly showed how economic growth correlated with improved living standards.
How It's Used
"The study correlated smoking with an increased risk of lung cancer."
"Scientists often correlate experimental results with theoretical models."
"Researchers correlated levels of poverty with crime rates."
Having a mutual relationship; corresponding.
/ˈkɔːrəleɪtɪd/
Having a mutual relationship or connection; linked.
The two events were correlated, leading to a deeper understanding.
💡 Simply: When things are *correlated*, they're connected! Think of it as a pair - if you have one thing, the other is likely there too.
👶 For kids: Things that go together. Like peanut butter and jelly, they are correlated!
More Examples
The correlated information provided a comprehensive view of the issue.
The success of the marketing campaign and sales were correlated.
How It's Used
"The findings of the two studies were correlated."
"Correlated data points provided crucial insight into the matter."
Synonyms & Antonyms
From Latin *correlatus*, past participle of *correlare* 'to be mutually related', from *cor-* 'together' + *relatus* 'related'.
The term's use in scientific and statistical contexts gained prominence in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Memory tip
Think of 'co' (together) and 'relate'. Things that correlate relate together.
Word Origin
"related together"