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 suspects, two women and a man, were expected to appear in court later Monday after being arrested in relation to the killing of a woman whose body was found last week in Ekurhuleni, east of Johannesburg. — Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026

The scientists then analyzed participants’ health outcomes in relation to light exposure during their five least active and 10 most active hours each day. — Stephanie Anderson Witmer, HEALTH, 17 Sep. 2026

He is charged with false statements in relation to naturalization. — Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Sep. 2026

Shin noted that more work needs to be done in the industry in relation to how women are given the space and recognition to contribute. — Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for in relation to

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