multivariate.

Concerning several variables examined together in an analysis or mathematical relationship.

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Words that belong together

• multivariate analysis
• multivariate distribution

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The multivariate analysis considered the outcomes jointly rather than testing each in isolation.

A multivariate distribution captured relationships that separate summaries concealed.

Usage notes

Primary category: science / research / methodology. Forms: Relational or technical adjective; ordinary comparative and superlative generally not applicable. Legacy lexical fields mirror sense 1 only. Use numbered sense fields for all meanings. Established modern English lexical item. No separate regional spelling or grammatical inflection entry. Writing functions: methodology, measurement, causation, evaluation. Disciplines: research, statistics, scientific reasoning. Commonness: uncommon.