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

If you are already feeling weary of him or his finances, your issues may be related more to chemistry than finance.

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The companies will work together on AI engineering and developments related to physical AI.

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The company expects to record pre-tax restructuring and charges of up to $90 million tied to the cuts, primarily in severance and related costs.

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Follow‑up measures involve a comprehensive review of all scaffolding, both bamboo and metal, as well as safety nets and related regulations, the bureau said.

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None of the people mentioned in this story are related.

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Related Words

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