interrelated

adjective

in·​ter·​re·​lat·​ed ˌin-tər-ri-ˈlā-təd How to pronounce interrelated (audio)
ˌin-tə-
Synonyms of interrelatednext
: having a mutual or reciprocal relation
interrelatedly adverb
interrelatedness noun

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There are varied, complex and often interrelated reasons why so many Venezuelans have made Westonzuela their home. Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026 And his military and internal security apparatus may not have the time or ability to address its growing and interrelated internal and external threats simultaneously. Aaron Pilkington, Washington Post, 8 Jan. 2026 And his military and internal security apparatus may not have the time or ability to address its growing and interrelated internal and external threats simultaneously. Aaron Pilkington, The Conversation, 7 Jan. 2026 Few faculty, by contrast, fully understand or appreciate these highly interrelated forces, each of which must be tracked carefully and responded to strategically by their institution’s governing board and administration. David Rosowsky, Forbes.com, 5 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for interrelated

Word History

First Known Use

1827, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of interrelated was in 1827

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“Interrelated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interrelated. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.

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