interrelation

noun

Definition of interrelationnext
as in correlation

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Relevance

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Recent Examples of interrelation She is fascinated by the interrelation of sound and fragrance when co-diffused — or broadcast — through space. — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 20 May 2026 In Fiduccia’s perceptive reading, binaries such as abstraction and likeness, form and formlessness, seriality and singularity, take on dialectical tension and interrelation. — Ara H. Merjian, ARTnews.com, 16 Apr. 2026 What is emerging is a picture of an artist of profound mathematical acuity, who mobilized geometric, sequential, and modular forms to test hypotheses on interrelation, regeneration, and evolution in pursuit of mystical revelation. — Katherine Rochester, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interrelation
  1. correlation
  2. relationship
  3. relation
  4. linkage
  5. association
  6. kinship
  7. relevance
Noun
  • And, sure there’s a difference between causal and correlation.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 4 Oct. 2026
  • While correlation can never be confused with causation, major wealth creation events have historically been accompanied by significant increases in philanthropic activity.
    — Joe Crome, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of correlation
Noun
  • The Justice Department also says Beijing is determined to sway American public opinion in its favor by cultivating relationships with political figures seen as having access to the levers of power.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The company has strengthened relationships with suppliers to support a larger and more resilient production network.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of relationship
Noun
  • Mundy claims that his group’s work has led to multiple convictions, despite his at-times contentious relations with police.
    — Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Hurst, a government relations and advocacy manager, has not previously held public office.
    — Haley Parsley October 2, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of relation
Noun
  • The most meaningful indicator of philanthropic potential is a direct relationship with the donor that is informed by their linkage, ability and interest.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026
  • On Monday, Newsom published a set of formal findings about Washington’s carbon market, a step required by California law to advance the linkage process.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of linkage
Noun
  • The brand also carries a dark legacy and an unshakable association with its disgraced cofounder, Harvey Weinstein.
    — Andrew McGowan, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026
  • As the content continued to receive engagement, the platform’s AI appeared to be refining and expanding its understanding of what the post was about, broadening the keyword associations to reach new, relevant audiences.
    — Tonia Ryan, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of association
Noun
  • There’s an immediate kinship – not friendship yet, but the stage just before.
    — Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Colman Domingo has often felt kinship with Old Hollywood movie stars like Clark Gable and Bette Davis.
    — Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of kinship
Noun
  • These histories can be claimed for any site-specific artwork located in an outdoor setting, though their relevance applies differently from one example to another.
    — Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
  • For brands, the lesson is that authenticity and relevance often outperform scale.
    — Fernanda Tronco, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of relevance

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“Interrelation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interrelation. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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