INTERRELATION Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

interrelation

noun

Definition of interrelation

as in correlation

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Recent Examples of interrelation She is fascinated by the interrelation of sound and fragrance when co-diffused — or broadcast — through space. — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 20 May 2026 In Fiduccia’s perceptive reading, binaries such as abstraction and likeness, form and formlessness, seriality and singularity, take on dialectical tension and interrelation. — Ara H. Merjian, ARTnews.com, 16 Apr. 2026 What is emerging is a picture of an artist of profound mathematical acuity, who mobilized geometric, sequential, and modular forms to test hypotheses on interrelation, regeneration, and evolution in pursuit of mystical revelation. — Katherine Rochester, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2026

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Noun

Traders at Goldman Sachs pointed out that the stock's correlation to the Nasdaq-100 index turned negative this year for the first time ever.

— Fred Imbert, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026
The brand also stocked TPO-free nail polishes well before the recent ban — following the gel polish ingredient’s correlation with reproductive risk.

— Tracy Achonwa, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of correlation

Noun

Letters could sustain relationships between people separated by oceans, and sometimes those relationships achieved an intimacy unavailable to people who occupied the same rooms.

— Philip Martin, Arkansas Online, 27 Oct. 2026
But the relationship was bound to disappoint, given Vucic’s high hopes.

— Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of relationship

Noun

The linkage consists of the neck and two tie rods, which work together to control the head’s position relative to the bicycle.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2026
Its latest five-year national economic blueprint elevated the linkage further, calling for pairing the build-out of computing infrastructure and green energy.

— Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of linkage

Noun

The association remained after accounting for whether patients completed radiation on time, suggesting that on-time completion may not fully explain the difference.

— Marci Lee Nilsen, The Conversation, 22 Oct. 2026
Mike Elliott, senior director of Banner Sports Medicine High Performance Center, told Banner Health that most of the available research is observational and shows association rather than direct cause.

— Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of association

Noun

Government officials previously said that these 11 families split from a common male-line ancestor some 600 years ago, and are now at least 36 degrees of kinship from Naruhito.

— Chad de Guzman, Time, 26 Oct. 2026
At first glance, their already tight kinship, and all their many overlapping businesses, suggest that a new SpaceX-Tesla makes sense.

— Shawn Tully, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of kinship

Noun

For nearly six decades, the retailer has helped define American style through distinctive design, storytelling, cultural relevance and an understanding of how people express themselves.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
Since retaking the pitch in 2018-19, Belenenses has clawed its way back to relevance, winning five consecutive promotions.

— Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 22 Oct. 2026

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