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

The victim here is the narrator herself, a woman who vanishes into a crack in the wall, having found no way to exist that is not defined in relation to men. —Book Marks july 3, Literary Hub, 3 July 2025

And while the impact from the DOGE layoffs has been fairly muted so far in relation to total job growth, recent trends show that's about to change, according to data from the Indeed Hiring Lab. —Jeff Cox, CNBC, 2 July 2025

King's name first appeared in the publication on Feb. 17, 1956, in relation to a talk he was scheduled to give at Fisk University for its annual religious emphasis week. —Gabrielle Chenault, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025

Combs was found guilty of transportation to engage in prostitution in relation to both women. —Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 2 July 2025

Rhymes for in relation to

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