uncorrelated

adjective

un·​cor·​re·​lat·​ed ˌən-ˈkȯr-ə-ˌlā-təd How to pronounce uncorrelated (audio)
: having no mutual relationship : not affecting one through changes in the other : not correlated
uncorrelated factors
You also realize that interviewing capability is uncorrelated with a GMAT score; nobody is born with the ability to interview well.— Kimberly A. Whitler

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Sports teams are also an asset that is uncorrelated from the rest of the market. — Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 20 Mar. 2025 The random, uncorrelated nature of these variations poses a problem for circuit designers. — IEEE Spectrum, 28 June 2012 Additionally, hedge funds are appealing for their diversification benefits, offering returns often uncorrelated with traditional stocks and bonds. — Steven Brod, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025 Investors concerned about the long-term outlook of an expensive equity market, as well as bond yields that have started to move higher, are casting about for assets that are uncorrelated to either market. — Sarah Min, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for uncorrelated

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First Known Use

1881, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of uncorrelated was in 1881

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“Uncorrelated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uncorrelated. Accessed 6 Apr. 2025.

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