correlate
n. countablen. a thing that is closely connected to another thing, especially when one changes because of the other. You use this when you see a pattern where two things happen together.
n. a phenomenon, factor, or variable that exists in a mutual relationship with another. It implies a statistical or causal connection where one element corresponds to or complements another.
High blood pressure is a known correlate of heart disease.
Researchers identified social isolation as a significant correlate of depression in elderly populations living in urban areas.
While the study established a strong correlate between screen time and sleep disruption, the authors cautioned that correlation does not necessarily imply a direct causal mechanism.
Often followed by the preposition 'of' to indicate the related variable.