Definition of Correlative
Correlative
cor·rel·a·tive
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
corresponding in some way, sharing a natural and/or reciprocal relationship;
e.g. When you receive a promotion, you get a correlative increase in your responsibilities.
(adjective)
(grammar) sharing some kind of relationship and regularly used or occurring together, especially used to describe words;
e.g. You often use correlative conjunctions to provide options in a sentence, such as when saying that it is "neither rainy nor cold".
(noun)
someone or something that is mutually related to some other person, thing, or concept;
e.g. A balanced diet is a correlative of an active lifestyle when it comes to staying physically healthy.
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