in relation to

idiom

formal

1

—used to compare to the size, shape, or position of (some other part of the same thing)

The monkey's eyes are large in relation to its head.

2

—used to talk about what something is like by seeing how it is related to something else

understanding literature in relation to history

3

: about (something or someone) : in reference to

I have several comments to make in relation to the subject at hand.

Examples of in relation to in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Louisiana was deemed most dangerous state for women in relation to male on female homicide and had one of the highest rates of men murdering women nearly every year for 25 years, according to data from the Violence Policy Center. —Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024

Still, Ko’s anti-Zionism exists necessarily in relation to mainstream Jewish identity—as a form of dissent. —Jeannie Suk Gersen, The New Yorker, 2 Dec. 2024

But with Lennon’s son Sean Ono Lennon rereleasing a new box set of the album, the rockstar’s son is encouraging listeners to bring a new perspective to the music, especially in relation to the messages about his mother and Lennon’s wife, Yoko Ono. —Krystie Lee Yandoli, Rolling Stone, 28 Nov. 2024

The strategic and security implications are particularly significant in relation to China. —Roomy Khan, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024