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

A number of editors were pleasantly surprised by the taste of the icing and its ratio in relation to the cake—not too sweet or overly whipped. —Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2026

It is also alleged that the school's parking lot practices violate state regulations and guidelines, which specifically detail student safety in relation to parent drop off, parking, and bus loading areas. —Julie Sharp, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2025

Note that there is likely to be a turning point, culmination, important news or ending in relation to a situation revolving around work. —Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 28 Dec. 2025

Another was a subpoena sent to Mar-a-Lago in 2021 in relation to the case against Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell. —Niall Stanage, The Hill, 23 Dec. 2025

Rhymes for in relation to

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