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Where does “correlator” come from?

Correlator derives from English correlate, which comes from Medieval Latin correlātus, meaning "having a mutual relationship," from the prefix co- and relātus, past participle of referre, meaning "to carry or bring."

correlator (English): That which correlates or causes correlation; A...

Definitions

  1. That which correlates or causes correlation; A...

Ancestry of “correlator”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1EnglishcorrelateTo compare things and bring them into a relation...
2Englishcor-prerhotic form of con-
3Latincor-allomorph of con-
4Latincon-Used in compounds to indicate a being or bringing...
5Latincumwith, along with; at; -fold
6Old LatincomAlternative form of cum
7Proto-Italickomwith, along, at
8Proto-Indo-Europeanḱómbeside, near, by, with
9Proto-Indo-EuropeanḱeDeictic particle, here; Post-positional...
10Middle Englishkyt—
11Germankitt—
12Old High Germankuti—
13Proto-West Germanickwidugum, resin
14Proto-Germanickweduzresin
15Proto-Indo-Europeangʷet-resin, gum; to say, speak
16Proto-Indo-Europeangū-to bend; curve; arch; vault; to bow, bend, arch,...

Words derived from “correlator”

  • autocorrelator
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