in relation to

idiom

formal

1

—used to compare to the size, shape, or position of (some other part of the same thing)

The monkey's eyes are large in relation to its head.

2

—used to talk about what something is like by seeing how it is related to something else

understanding literature in relation to history

3

: about (something or someone) : in reference to

I have several comments to make in relation to the subject at hand.

Examples of in relation to in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Newcomer Demarcus Robinson is suspended for the first three games in relation to his 2024 DUI arrest. —Matt Barrows, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025

Disney is not the first company to pay a fine in relation to allegedly violating children's online safety laws. —Charna Flam, People.com, 3 Sep. 2025

The astronomical start is based on the position of the sun in relation to the Earth, the Old Farmer's Almanac says. —Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2025

And yet, kindness is rarely discussed, especially in relation to results. —Kiran Mann, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025

Rhymes for in relation to

• accrue
• ado
• ainu
• aircrew
• airscrew
• anew
• askew
• baboo
• babu
• bamboo
• beaucoup
• bijou