interrelated
Americanadjective
Usage
What does interrelated mean? Interrelated is used to describe two or more things that are closely connected to each other and may affect each other.Interrelated is used in situations in which two or more elements strongly influence each other or are closely linked to each other. For example, a study on unemployment and crime in a particular area may conclude that they are interrelated. Describing two things as being interrelated does not necessarily mean that one causes the other or that they cause each other (though in some cases this may be true).The word interrelated is typically used in the discussion of complex topics, such as economics, science, and politics. These often involve situations in which multiple things are happening at the same time. Interrelated things can impact each other or work together to affect something else.For example, the economy is affected by many interrelated factors, such as employment, interest rates, and inflation. These and many other interrelated factors affect each other and determine the overall state of the economy.The verb interrelate means to be connected in an interrelated way or cause things to become connected in this way.Example: The strength of the hurricane depends on several interrelated factors, including temperature and air pressure.
Other Word Forms
- interrelatedly adverb
- interrelatedness noun
Etymology
Origin of interrelated
Example Sentences
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And his military and internal security apparatus may not have the time or ability to address its growing and interrelated internal and external threats simultaneously.
From Salon
After decades of working internationally on democracy and peace-building, I see three interrelated areas of long-standing U.S. foreign policy engagement being unraveled.
From Salon
Solomon used parts of two days to explain the government’s view of how the 19 charges were interrelated, prompting defense accusations that the government was forcing together unrelated facts.
Crude oil and refined oil have interrelated but distinct roles.
"We know that all sorts of aspects of emotional wellbeing impact academic performance - they are all interrelated," she said.
From BBC
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