Correlation vs Relationship

Quando usar cada um em inglês, com significado, registro e exemplos.

Correlation

FormalTop 3000 (comum)C1noun

Relationship

Top 2000 (comum)A2noun
Mais formal: CorrelationMais comum: Relationship
 CorrelationRelationship
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/ˌkɒrəˈleɪʃn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˌkɔːrəˈleɪʃn/"]/🇬🇧 /["/rɪˈleɪʃnʃɪp/"]/🇺🇸 /["/rɪˈleɪʃnʃɪp/"]/
SignificadoA connection or relationship between two things.A connection between two or more people.
ExemploThere is a direct correlation between exposure to sun and skin cancer.She has a close relationship with her sister.
RegistroFormalNeutro
Quão comumTop 3000 (comum)Top 2000 (comum)
Nível CEFRC1A2
Classe gramaticalnounnoun
Colocaçõesclose, good, high, have, discover, establish, exist, correlation between, correlation with, lack of correlationfriendly, good, happy, enjoy, have, begin, exist, deepen, develop, difficulties, problems, breakdown, in a/​the relationship, relationship among, relationship between, the breakdown of a relationship, a network of relationships, a web of relationships, friendly, good, happy, enjoy, have, begin, exist, deepen, develop, difficulties, problems, breakdown, in a/​the relationship, relationship among, relationship between, the breakdown of a relationship, a network of relationships, a web of relationships, close, direct, clear, bear, have, analyze, exist, emerge, in a/​the relationship, relationship among, relationship between, the nature of the relationship, stand in a… relationship to something, blood, family, kin, relationship between, relationship to
Antônimosindependence, disconnection, disassociationdisconnection, estrangement, separation
Erros comunsConfused with 'causation' - correlation does not imply that one thing causes the other., Used incorrectly with intransitive verbs like 'correlate'. It should be 'X correlates with Y'., Misunderstanding the difference between correlation coefficients (e.g. positive vs negative correlation).Confused with 'relationship' vs 'relation'., Using 'relationship' with inanimate objects., Omitting the preposition 'with' when describing relationships.
Notas de usoUsed in academic and statistical contexts. Avoid in casual conversations. Suitable for discussions on data analysis, research results, and scientific studies.Used to describe connections in personal, romantic, or professional contexts. Avoid in very formal writing where specific terms are preferred.

Perguntas frequentes: Correlation vs Relationship

Qual é a diferença entre Correlation e Relationship?

Correlation: A connection or relationship between two things. Relationship: A connection between two or more people.

Qual é mais formal: Correlation e Relationship?

Correlation é a mais formal entre elas.

Qual é mais comum: Correlation e Relationship?

Relationship é a mais comum no inglês do dia a dia.

Qual é mais avançada: Correlation e Relationship?

Correlation é o nível mais alto, em C1, na escala CEFR.

Correlation e Relationship estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Correlation: C1, Relationship: A2 na escala CEFR.

Que classe gramatical são Correlation e Relationship?

Correlation: noun, Relationship: noun.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Correlation: There is a direct correlation between exposure to sun and skin cancer. Relationship: She has a close relationship with her sister.

Posso usar Correlation e Relationship de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Correlation e Relationship são relacionadas e às vezes se sobrepõem, mas diferem em registro, frequência e uso, então trocar uma pela outra pode mudar o sentido ou o tom. Veja as diferenças acima antes de substituir.

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