related

[ ri-ley-tid ]

adjective

1. associated; connected.

   Synonyms: affiliated, relevant

2. allied by nature, origin, kinship, marriage, etc.

   Synonyms: united, linked

3. narrated, recounted, or told:

   There were two eyewitnesses, but their related accounts were completely different.

4. Music. (of chords, scales, or tones) having a close harmonic or melodic connection.

related

/ rɪˈleɪtɪd /

adjective

1. connected; associated
2. connected by kinship or marriage
3. (in diatonic music) denoting or relating to a key that has notes in common with another key or keys

Derived Forms

• reˈlatedness, noun

Other Word Forms

• re·lat·ed·ly adverb
• re·lat·ed·ness noun
• non·re·lat·ed adjective
• un·re·lat·ed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of related¹

First recorded in 1595–1605; relate + -ed ²

Example Sentences

While the poll did not ask whether the fires factored into residents’ views of Bass, her drop in popularity was probably related, said Zev Yaroslavsky, a former City Council member and L.A.

From Los Angeles Times

Recently released hostages related how many were held with them in dire conditions underground.

From BBC

Members are prohibited from having financial relationships with vaccine manufacturers, and those with prior research involvement must step back from any related votes.

From Salon

“These could include municipal code violations related to leash laws, failure to control a dangerous dog, or failure to provide identifying information following a dog bite.”

From Los Angeles Times

Officials have been investigating alleged cheating related to bets on the timing of last year's general election.

From BBC

Related Words

• akin
• analogous
• associated
• complementary
• linked
• pertinent
• relevant
• similar