Affinity and Correlation

Affinity

Affinity noun - The fact or state of having something in common.
Usage example: a study showing an affinity between obesity and socioeconomic status

Correlation and affinity are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Correlation" instead a noun "Affinity".

Nearby Word: affinal

Correlation

Correlation noun - A reciprocal relation between two or more things.
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Synonyms for Correlation

Affinity and correlation are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Affinity" instead a noun "Correlation".

Nearby Words: correlate, correlative, correlated, correlational, correlating

How words are described

usual usual affinity usual correlation
specific specific affinity specific correlation
strong strong affinity strong correlation
definite definite affinity definite correlation
Other adjectives: real, negative, higher.
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