related

adjective

re·​lat·​ed ri-ˈlā-təd How to pronounce related (audio)
1
: connected by reason of an established or discoverable relation
2
: connected by common ancestry or sometimes by marriage
3
: having close harmonic connection
used of tones, chords, or tonalities
relatedly adverb
relatedness noun

Examples of related in a Sentence

ancient history and other related subjects I just found out that my best friend and I are related through distant cousins. Horses and donkeys are related. The words “play” and “playful” are related.
Recent Examples on the Web Either two years of related STEM professional experience or a minimum of 1,000 hours pilot-in-time spent on jet aircrafts are also needed. Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 6 Mar. 2024 Since 2014, though, when the European Union passed the Directive on collective management of copyright and related rights and multi-territorial licensing, European societies have had to compete for online rights in the EU, and many other countries have opened up as well. Robert Levine, Billboard, 5 Mar. 2024 In related news, Springsteen’s Archives & Center for American Music, which is housed in nearby Long Branch, will host an April 24 American Music Honors event honoring Jackson Browne, John Mellencamp, Dion DiMucci and Mavis Staples. Spin Staff, SPIN, 5 Mar. 2024 Although criticized for promoting an unrealistic body type for impressionable young girls, Barbie, and the related products, have been wildly popular for decades. Sari Beth Rosenberg, Parents, 5 Mar. 2024 Reaction to that news and to the investigation revealed friction over repair reimbursement and related matters among Ford, its dealerships and their techs. Detroit Free Press, 4 Mar. 2024 And Siddall shelled out about $1,700 to rent emergency vehicles and related gear from Cop Shop L.A., the same concern that outfits many police procedurals and music videos. Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2024 Previously, clinical data and several related forms were needed. Alyssa Hui, Verywell Health, 23 Feb. 2024 The city aims to become the paramount Asian digital asset hub, and is moving aggressively to capture related opportunities. Zennon Kapron, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1623, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of related was in 1623

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“Related.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/related. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

related

adjective
re·​lat·​ed
1
: connected through a relation that is known or can be discovered
painting and the related arts
2
: connected by common ancestry or by marriage

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