related

adjective

re·​lat·​ed ri-ˈlā-təd How to pronounce related (audio)
1
: connected by reason of an established or discoverable relation
2
: connected by common ancestry or sometimes by marriage
3
: having close harmonic connection
used of tones, chords, or tonalities
relatedly adverb
relatedness noun

Examples of related in a Sentence

ancient history and other related subjects I just found out that my best friend and I are related through distant cousins. Horses and donkeys are related. The words “play” and “playful” are related.
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Word History

First Known Use

1623, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of related was in 1623

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“Related.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/related. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

related

adjective
re·​lat·​ed
1
: connected through a relation that is known or can be discovered
painting and the related arts
2
: connected by common ancestry or by marriage

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