What is the opposite of correlation?

Antonyms of correlation include disconnection, disassociation, disparity, difference, independence.

Synonyms for

Correlation

Q: What is another word for correlation?

Common synonyms for correlation include correlationcoefficient, correlationalstatistics, coefficientofcorrelation, correlativity.

Verb / ˌkɔ:rʌˈleɪʃʌn / Another word for correlation — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Correlation means a mutual relationship or connection between two or more things.

Synonyms & similar words

correlationcoefficient correlationalstatistics coefficientofcorrelation correlativity relationship connection association link tie bond interrelation interconnection dependence mutualism mutuality correspondence parallelism similarity resemblance affinity kinship rapport harmony consistency

Synonyms by register

Formal

relationship connection link association interrelation

Informal

link connection tie hang-up

Literary

kinship accord consonance

Antonyms

disconnection disassociation disparity difference independence unrelatedness

Common collocations

strong correlation
weak correlation
positive correlation
negative correlation
correlation coefficient
correlation analysis
correlation between
correlation exists

Word family

noun correlation

verb correlate

adjective correlative

adverb correlatively

Usage note

Correlation indicates a mutual relationship or connection between two or more things. It does not imply causation, meaning one thing does not necessarily cause the other.