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

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of related¹

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

Example Sentences

In April, the Pentagon dismissed three former top officials following an investigation into potential leaks related to military operational plans.

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Greer said China’s proposed controls on rare earths was “completely disproportionate” to measures the U.S. had taken related to critical technology, including semiconductors, and would impact global supply chains.

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The company said $1.2 billion of the charge is related to adjustments to its EV capacity, according to a Tuesday filing with the U.S.

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The company said $1.2 billion of the charge is related to adjustments in its EV capacity and the remaining $400 million is for fees tied to contract cancellations and other charges related to commercial settlements.

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Federal investigators are looking into whether former Clippers sponsor Aspiration misled customers about carbon offsets related to Intuit Dome, sources say.

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Related Words

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