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Definition of correlational

correlational

/ˌkɔːr.əˈleɪ.ʃən.əl/
cor · re · la · tion · al
Adverb:correlationally
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correlational Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Relating to, involving, or indicating a mutual relationship or statistical connection between two or more variables or things.

Example

"The researchers conducted a correlational study to examine the link between sleep duration and academic performance."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In scientific and statistical contexts, 'correlational' is strictly distinguished from 'causal', as a correlational relationship indicates that two variables change together without proving that one directly causes the other.

• Rhymes for correlational

• Nearby Words

correlatable
correlate
correlation
correlational
correlative
correspond
correspondence

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Correlational. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/correlational
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