Definition

Relating to a relationship or connection between two or more things, often used in statistics to describe how one thing may change in relation to another.

Example

The researchers found a correlational link between exercise and improved mental health.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new study on sleep patterns?

Yeah, I read that it showed some interesting correlational data.

Right? It seems like more sleep really does help with focus.

Exactly! The correlational findings were pretty convincing.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Correlational → It is formed from "cor-" (meaning together) and "relatio" (from Latin, meaning relationship) and the suffix "-al" (meaning pertaining to). The word "correlational" refers to something that pertains to or describes a relationship between two or more things.

Memory Tip

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

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