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uncorrelated

/ˌʌnkɒrəˈleɪtɪd/
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1

Not having a mutual relationship, connection, or correspondence; specifically in statistics, having a correlation coefficient of zero.

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"A diversified investment portfolio typically combines uncorrelated assets to minimize overall financial risk."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In statistics and probability, 'uncorrelated' specifically means having a linear correlation coefficient of zero, which is weaker than being 'independent'—two variables can be uncorrelated yet still have a nonlinear dependence.

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