correlative

Meanings

• Noun or Adjective

  A word or phrase that refers to something else by being related in meaning or function.

  - "opposites are correlative terms, as day and night, or tall and short."
  - "In mathematics, negative and positive numbers are correlative."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with correlative
correlate , collate , relate

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Variants

List of all variants of correlative that leads to same result
correlative , correlatively , correlatives , objective correlative , objective correlatives

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Latin correlativus, from correlare, to correspond, relate.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. Correlative terms are also known as antithetic or contrasting terms.

2. Correlative terms are often used in pairs to create balance and symmetry in language and literature.

3. The use of correlative terms can help improve writing and speaking by adding clarity and emphasis.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Opposites: Correlative terms are often used as opposites, such as hot and cold, or up and down.

2. Symmetry: Correlative terms create symmetry and balance in literature and language.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, correlative terms are often used to create symmetry and balance in poetry and prose.

How to Memorize "correlative"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a scale with two ends, each labeled with a correlative term. For example, imagine a scale with 'hot' on one end and 'cold' on the other.

2. associate
   

   - Associate correlative terms with each other by creating mental images or memories. For example, imagine a sun for 'day' and a moon for 'night'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use mnemonics to remember the meaning of correlative terms. For example, remember 'Opposites Attract' for 'hot' and 'cold'.

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