Definition

To change or vary in relation to another variable, often in a way that suggests a relationship between them.

Example

In statistics, two variables may covary, indicating that when one changes, the other tends to change as well.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you ever noticed how certain trends covary with each other?

Yeah, like fashion and music styles often change together.

Exactly! It's fascinating how they influence one another.

Totally! It makes you think about how interconnected everything is.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Covary → It is formed from "co-" (meaning together) and "vary" (from Latin "variāre", meaning to change). The word describes two or more variables that change together in a relationship.

Memory Tip

Think of things that change 'together' ('co-') — that's what covary means.

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