cor·rel·a·tive (k -r l -t v)adj. 1. Related; corresponding. 2. Grammar Indicating a reciprocal or complementary relationship: a correlative conjunction. n. 1. Either of two correlative entities; a correlate. 2. Grammar A correlative word or expression. cor·rel a·tive·ly adv. |
correlative
Adjective
1. having a mutual relationship
2. Grammar (of words, usually conjunctions) corresponding to each other and occurring regularly together, for example neither and nor
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| Noun | 1. |  correlative - either of two or more related or complementary variablesvariable quantity, variable - a quantity that can assume any of a set of values |
| Adj. | 1. | correlative - mutually related related, related to - being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics ; "painting and the related arts"; "school-related activities"; "related to micelle formation is the...ability of detergent actives to congregate at oil-water interfaces" |
| 2. | correlative - expressing a reciprocal or complementary relation; "correlative conjunctions" grammar - the branch of linguistics that deals with syntax and morphology (and sometimes also deals with semantics) reciprocal, mutual - concerning each of two or more persons or things; especially given or done in return; "reciprocal aid"; "reciprocal trade"; "mutual respect"; "reciprocal privileges at other clubs" |
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