Association and Correlation

Association

Association noun - The fact or state of having something in common.
Usage example: what's the association between cat hair and my allergic reaction to certain proteins?

Correlation is a synonym for association in connection topic. In some cases you can use "Correlation" instead a noun "Association", when it comes to topics like mental connection, relationship.

Correlation

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

Association is a synonym for correlation in connection topic. You can use "Association" instead a noun "Correlation", if it concerns topics such as relationship, mental connection.

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

How words are described

usual usual association usual correlation
symbolic symbolic association symbolic correlation
direct direct association direct correlation
obvious obvious association obvious correlation
Other adjectives: strong, loose, passing, negative.
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