related

adjective

re·​lat·​ed ri-ˈlā-təd 

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

Synonyms

• affiliated
• akin
• allied
• kindred

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

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Ackerman said that’s likely related to estrogen’s propensity to induce heart rhythm fritziness in people with long QT syndrome. —Keren Landman, Vox, 17 July 2024

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Four other Georgia players since have been arrested or cited for driving related issues, a continuing problem in Athens since the Jan. 15, 2023 fatal crash that killed offensive lineman Devin Willock and recruiting staffer Chandler LeCroy. —Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 16 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1623, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing related

• age-related macular degeneration
• AIDS-related complex
• diagnosis related group
• related by blood

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