interrelate
Americanverb (used with or without object)
verb
Usage
What does interrelate mean? When things interrelate, they are closely connected to each other and may affect each other.Such things can be described with the adjective interrelated. Interrelate can also mean to cause things to become connected in this way.Interrelate and interrelated are 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 interrelate. Saying that two things interrelate 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 interrelate 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. Things that interrelate can impact each other or work together to affect something else.For example, the economy is affected by many factors that interrelate, such as employment, interest rates, and inflation. These and many other factors interrelate to determine the overall state of the economy.Example: The strength of the hurricane depends on how several factors interrelate, including temperature and air pressure.
Other Word Forms
- interrelation noun
- interrelationship noun
Etymology
Origin of interrelate
First recorded in 1885–90; back formation from interrelated
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
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
“That’s not to say we haven’t had some players who underperformed or took longer to get to speed than we thought. But the midfield consistency also impacts guys. Everything’s sort of interrelated.”
From Los Angeles Times
It's an almost weekly occurrence because, since Rodri's injury, these two distinct but interrelated problems have infected every part of the pitch.
From BBC
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