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

The line as verb replaces the orthogonal, producing—in relation to a succession of horizons—multiple centers. — Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026

Each enters the room at a precise point in the story, with its timing, intensity and duration considered in relation to what guests are seeing, hearing and tasting. — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026

While supplies last, a free coffee from Late Mouse Coffee will be offered to workers who sign up to receive updates about additional incentives available in relation to alternative transportation modes. — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2026

After correcting for background noise and distance, the researchers could compare the sound readings and compare them in relation to data on different birds’ body sizes and open beak widths. — Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for in relation to

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