related

[ri-ley-tid]

adjective

1. associated; connected.

   Synonyms: affiliated, relevant

2. allied by nature, origin, kinship, marriage, etc.

   Synonyms: united, linked

3. narrated, recounted, or told.

   There were two eyewitnesses, but their related accounts were completely different.

4. Music.,  (of chords, scales, or tones) having a close harmonic or melodic connection.

related

/ rɪˈleɪtɪd /

adjective

1. connected; associated

2. connected by kinship or marriage

3. (in diatonic music) denoting or relating to a key that has notes in common with another key or keys

Other Word Forms

• relatedly adverb
• relatedness noun
• nonrelated adjective
• unrelated adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of related¹

First recorded in 1595–1605; relate + -ed ²

Example Sentences

Researchers at the University of Bath, in collaboration with the Universities of Oxford and Bristol, have developed a molecule that prevents the clumping and build-up of a protein linked to Parkinson's disease and related dementias.

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In addition to morphological data, the researchers evaluated the expression of genes related to glucose metabolism.

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China had added several rare earths and related material to its export control list in April, which caused a major shortage back then.

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Since Gabriel began authoring food-related legislation, the rise of the controversial Make American Healthy Again movement has spotlighted issues related to dyes and other additives, and their possible links to a variety of health issues.

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"We have one of the worst systems in terms of making housing available to the poorest. We are looking at homelessness being related to health factors - trauma, depression, anxiety. And we've increasing levels of poverty."

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Related Words

• akin 
• analogous 
• associated 
• complementary 
• linked 
• pertinent 
• relevant 
• similar