in relation to

phrase

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

There is no such statement in relation to foul tackles, but officials are expected to award a free kick if the first contact is outside the box, and a penalty if that contact is inside. — Graham Scott, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Nieves wrote, in a response to Iv, also obtained by the Courant, that the investigation was completed by former city Director of Human Resources Marlene Fleeting and that four people were interviewed in relation to the investigation. — Helen I. Bennett, Hartford Courant, 6 Sep. 2026

Clooney was asked for his view on the ongoing furore around Mark Ruffalo who has been accused of antisemitism in relation to his criticism of the Paramount-WBD merger. — Nada Aboul Kheir, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2026

And in relation to me and Baba—so much of that inability to express affection is characteristic of son-father relationships in Arab families and has so much to do with how both of us were taught what a man should behave like. — Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for in relation to

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