Definition

A relationship or connection between two things where they change together in some way, often used in statistics to show how one thing may affect another.

Example

The study found a strong correlation between exercise and improved mental health.

Conversation

Have you noticed any correlation between sleep and mood lately?

Definitely! When I sleep well, I feel so much happier.

Right? I read that there's a strong correlation between them.

That makes sense; I think I'll prioritize my sleep more.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Correlation → It is formed from "cor-" (meaning together) and "relatio" (from Latin, meaning relationship or connection). The word describes a relationship or connection between two or more things that occur together.

Memory Tip

Think of things that are 'together' ('cor-') in a 'relationship' ('relatio') — that's what correlation means.

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