Definition

Relating to or involving multiple variables or factors, often used in statistics and mathematics.

Example

The researchers conducted a multivariate analysis to understand the relationship between different factors affecting health.

Conversation

I just started learning about multivariate analysis in my statistics class.

That sounds interesting! What does it involve?

It looks at multiple variables at once to see how they interact.

Wow, that could really help in understanding complex data!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Multivariate → It is formed from "multi-" (meaning many) and "variatus" (from Latin, meaning varied or changed). The word "multivariate" refers to involving many different variables or factors.

Memory Tip

Think of 'many' ('multi-') different 'variations' ('variatus') coming together — that's what multivariate means.

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