Corelative

/koʊˈrɛlətɪv/ adjective

Definition

Things that have a mutual or reciprocal relationship where they depend on or relate to each other.

Etymology

From corelate + -ive (adjective suffix), from co- + relative. Used in logic and grammar to describe words or concepts that work together.

Kelly Says

In grammar, 'either...or' and 'both...and' are corelative words because they work as pairs—you can't use one without the other for them to make sense.

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