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Definition of related

related

/rɪˈleɪtɪd/
re · lat · ed
Adverb:relatedly
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1

Belonging to the same group, type, or subject, or logically connected by a shared cause, origin, or association.

Example

"The university offers several courses in environmental science and closely related fields."

2

Belonging to the same family by blood, marriage, or adoption, or descending from a common biological or linguistic ancestor.

Example

"Spanish and Italian are closely related languages that both evolved from spoken Latin."

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relatable
relatably
relate
related
relatedly
relatedness
relater

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the verb 'relate' plus the participial suffix '-ed', ultimately deriving from Latin 'relatus', the past participle of 'referre' ('to bring back' or 'to refer').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Related. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/related
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