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
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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Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2025
In a related development regarding materials science, General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems previously reported progress in its nuclear fuel cladding technology.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Nov. 2025
In Japan, the Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) conducts merger reviews under Article 15 of the Antimonopoly Act and related guidelines, which limit intervention to cases where competition in Japanese markets may be substantially restrained.
—Ugo Troiano, Oc Register, 29 Nov. 2025
The agreement provides finance to build and rehabilitate sports grounds and related infrastructure, particularly in poorer countries.
—Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 28 Nov. 2025
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“Related.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/related. Accessed 4 Dec. 2025.
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