related
Americanadjective
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associated; connected.
- Synonyms:
- affiliated, relevant
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allied by nature, origin, kinship, marriage, etc.
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narrated, recounted, or told.
There were two eyewitnesses, but their related accounts were completely different.
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Music. (of chords, scales, or tones) having a close harmonic or melodic connection.
adjective
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connected; associated
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connected by kinship or marriage
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(in diatonic music) denoting or relating to a key that has notes in common with another key or keys
Other Word Forms
- nonrelated adjective
- relatedly adverb
- relatedness noun
- unrelated adjective
Etymology
Origin of related
Example Sentences
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Genetic analysis shows that Cryptotermes mobydicki is closely related to other species found across the Neotropics, including populations in Colombia, Trinidad and the Dominican Republic.
From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026
In 2024, Apollo-managed funds and affiliates led an $11.2 billion investment to acquire a 49% stake in a joint venture related to the Ireland facility, dubbed Fab 34.
From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026
She said her personal financial matters were private and not related to Applied Behavior Center’s operations.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
Angelenos who have long sought records related to alleged misconduct by sheriff’s deputies also cheered the court’s decision.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
The first blessing I counted every day was that she and I weren’t related by blood.
From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson
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