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

An arrest has been made in relation to the deadly Palisades Fire in the Los Angeles area. —Pilar Arias , Matt Finn , Bill Melugin, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2025

There was a clear cultural logic in celebrating Columbus in relation to Italian heritage and American nationalism, and that logic continues today. —Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025

By now, however, the cases in relation to the crimes of his government, and his own role, were stacking up. —Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2025

But despite this runup, 22V still believes the AI chipmaker qualifies as a GARP stock given reasonable valuation in relation to its growth potential. —Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2025

Rhymes for in relation to

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