Etymology

correlation

cor·re·la·tion
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Today it means: A reciprocal, parallel or complementary relationship between two or more comparable objects. Full definition →

Middle French corrélation
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  1. Middle French · derived fromcorrélation
  2. English todaycorrelation

From Middle French corrélation. Morphologically correlate + -ion.

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