correlate
UK: ˈkɒrəleɪt | US: ˈkɔːrəleɪt
vt. to establish a mutual or reciprocal relationship between two or more things
vi. to have a mutual or reciprocal connection
n. either of two related or complementary things
correlate = cor<together> + relate<connect>
- cor (from Latin com-, meaning "together" or "with")
- relate (from Latin relatus, past participle of referre, meaning "to bring back" or "to connect")
Etymology Origin:
The word correlate combines the Latin prefix cor- (a variant of com- before r) meaning "together," with relate, derived from referre ("to bring back"). The term emerged in the 16th century, originally used in logic to describe interdependent propositions. Over time, it broadened to describe any mutual connection, reflecting the idea of two things being "brought together" in a meaningful relationship.
Researchers found that sleep quality correlates with productivity levels.
The study aims to correlate dietary habits with heart disease risks.
These two variables strongly correlate in the experiment.
The graph shows how temperature changes correlate with energy consumption.
Historians often correlate economic trends with political shifts.