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

Members of the Montreal City Police Department found the weapon, a Glock 26, on August 30, 2024, when officers raided a home in relation to a kidnapping investigation, court records show. — Mark Morales, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026

The man is not being charged for any crimes in relation to Trump, and authorities have not determined a motive. — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026

Earth is ideally placed in relation to the moon and the sun in order for the two to completely overlap during a total eclipse. — Callum Sutherland, Time, 7 Aug. 2026

My 2025 research set out to test parents’ stress in relation to their screen media parenting strategies. — Daniel M. Bagner, The Conversation, 7 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for in relation to

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