interrelated

adjective

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

Examples of interrelated in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The Baltimore Sun has run an interesting trio of interrelated articles of late. Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 9 July 2024 Among the complicated web of interrelated islanders, who are thankfully listed in the book’s dramatis personae, is Garrick Williams, the pompous local pastor who harbors a shameful secret. Heller McAlpin, The Christian Science Monitor, 1 July 2024 Genderqueer flag The genderqueer pride flag was created to represent the interrelated identities of this community, which rejects conventional gender categories in favor of fluidity. Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 17 June 2024 Scientists consider a constellation of interrelated features of human biology to be associated with our large brains—slower growth through the stages of childhood, a longer life span, and more involvement in raising offspring by fathers and grandparents to assist mothers. Chet C. Sherwood, Scientific American, 1 Sep. 2018 See all Example Sentences for interrelated 

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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 27 Jul. 2024.

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