as in complementary
related to each other in such a way that one completes the other the correlative contributions that both teacher and student make to the learning process

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Recent Examples of correlative Mind over money The relationship with money woes and psychological anguish is extremely correlative. Jasmine Browley, Essence, 10 Apr. 2024 With the passage of each anti-LGBTQ+ bill last year in Oklahoma, there was a correlative spike in calls to the Rainbow Youth Project’s Oklahoma crisis center line. Danielle Marie Holland, Parents, 28 Feb. 2024 Because of the correlative nature of the study, the researchers can't make specific recommendations to dog owners to ensure better canine health. Kaitlyn Huamani, Peoplemag, 20 June 2023 Previous work on this fundamental concept was restricted to schematic baby representations or correlative approaches. Ncbi Rofl, Discover Magazine, 28 Mar. 2013 See all Example Sentences for correlative 
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Adjective
  • Melton is a bigger defender who fits easier in a complementary role.
    Anthony Slater, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
  • If a person is self-motivated, there are many leadership books, audio and complementary forums for readers, listeners and participants.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • The system prompt directs the chatbot to rely on the main article and supplementary articles when crafting its responses.
    TIME Staff, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Both voter guides and sample ballots act as supplementary information for measures, propositions and candidates involved in local, statewide and national elections.
    Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2024
Adjective
  • Value creation forges a reciprocal relationship between an organization and its stakeholders.
    Camille Nicita, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
  • When two people are getting to know each other and develop a connection, reciprocal self-disclosure is important.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • However, what could have been a rivalry became a moment of mutual respect, as both teams cheered each other on.
    David Nikel, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Advertisement North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has pledged unwavering support for Russia’s full-scale invasion of its neighbor under a mutual defense pact.
    Samya Kullab and Tara Copp, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024

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“Correlative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/correlative. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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