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Correlation =/= Causation

A phrase used to point out the flaw of a specific argument which implies correlation means causation.
Person A: There is a correlation between people who use wheelchairs and people who have had a severe accident therefore.. Boys, don't use wheelchairs. :epic_sunglasses:

Person B: Correlation =/= Causation.

Person A: Oh my goodness, you're right.
by TotallyNotComfy September 25, 2018
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correlation peasant

Those in the field of social sciences that focus on correlations rather than causation in their research. Typically reside outside the field of Economics.
You found a negative correlation between hospital use and health outcomes and concluded hospitals are bad for your health? What are you, a correlation peasant?
by Likes_Cats November 6, 2019
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covlationship

A relationship that started during Covid that will not make it out of Covid.
Dude this girl is perfect for a covlationship.
by zubber December 16, 2020
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mental copulation

To get mind fucked. People love to do this to others because it makes them feel superior.
When I get yelled at and called names the mental copulation is too much for me to handle.
by jimmybomm June 10, 2020
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Coopelation

To bale someone up (so they cannot move) and give them a full, literal, tounge lashing, all over the body. You must inflict as much pain as you can, using your tongue only.
My GOD! That chick's getting coopelated!
by Vic May 19, 2004
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Copulationship

a sexual friendship. A friendship where sex is the basis for a friendship or a friendship that evolved from an purely physical encounter. friends with benefits
What began as a booty call, evolved into a satisfying copulationship among the circle of friends..
by Graciebaby March 2, 2009
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Catelation

1) Taking pleasure in others misfortunes. Derived from the German word "Schadenfreude".

2) Catastrophic Joy.

3) To experience glee in catastrophic situations.
1) "I think I noticed some catelation in John's attitude at Gary's funeral."

2) "John had a catelacious reaction when I told him Gary's house went into foreclosure"
by jjmusicology December 31, 2009
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