Correlate

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈkɔrəˌleɪt/

Definitions of correlate

noun a variable that has a statistically significant relationship with another variable

Example Sentences

A1 There is a strong correlate between studying regularly and getting good grades.

A2 The teacher explained the correlate between exercise and good health.

B1 The research found a positive correlate between income level and access to healthcare.

B2 There is a clear correlate between smoking and lung cancer.

C1 The study aims to investigate the correlate between environmental factors and mental health.

C2 The scientist discovered a complex correlate between genetics and behavior.

verb to have a mutual relationship or connection

Example Sentences

A1 Eating healthy food can correlate with feeling more energetic.

A2 Studying regularly can correlate with better exam results.

B1 Research has shown that exercise correlates with improved mental health.

B2 The data correlates smoking with an increased risk of lung cancer.

C1 The study found a strong correlation between income level and access to healthcare.

C2 The scientist's research correlates changes in climate with the extinction of certain species.

Examples of correlate in a Sentence

formal The study aimed to correlate the effects of different variables on the outcome.

informal I'm trying to see if there's a correlation between studying more and getting better grades.

slang I wonder if there's a link between how much you practice and how well you play.

figurative In literature, the author often uses symbolism to correlate different themes throughout the story.

Grammatical Forms of correlate

past tense

correlated

plural

correlates

comparative

more correlated

superlative

most correlated

present tense

correlates

future tense

will correlate

perfect tense

has correlated

continuous tense

is correlating

singular

correlate

positive degree

correlate

infinitive

to correlate

gerund

correlating

participle

correlating

Origin and Evolution of correlate

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'correlate' originated from the Latin word 'correlatus', which is a combination of the prefix 'com-' meaning 'together' and the verb 'relatus' meaning 'carried back'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in a mathematical context to describe a relationship between two variables, the term 'correlate' has evolved to also encompass a broader meaning of a connection or association between different things.