GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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Correlate (kŏrˌrḗ‑lātˈ or kŏrˈrḗ‑lātˌ), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Correlated; p. pr. & vb. n. Correlating.] [Pref. cor- + relate.] To have reciprocal or mutual relations; to be mutually related.
[1913 Webster]
Doctrine and worship correlate as theory and practice. Tylor.
[1913 Webster]
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correlated adj.
1. mutually related.
Syn. -- correlative, correlate.
[WordNet 1.5]
2. (Mathematics, statistics) showing a statistically significant relationship between the values of two or more variables; as, “The statures of fathers and sons are correlated”.
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