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

Kim Delaney will face charges in relation to her recent arrest on suspicion of felony assault, a representative for the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office confirms with PEOPLE. —Charna Flam, People.com, 2 Apr. 2025

The 2025 Biennial will examine the importance of shelter as well as the roles of plants, animals, insects, water, and minerals in relation to the earth’s well-being. —News Desk, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2025

Upper Marlboro, Maryland, resident Damon Marsalis Gaines, 38, was charged with assault and battery in relation to the incident. —Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2025

Reading test scores for fourth graders climbed in relation to the number of books students reported having at home. —Jackie Valley, Christian Science Monitor, 31 Mar. 2025

Rhymes for in relation to

• accrue
• ado
• ainu
• aircrew
• airscrew
• anew
• askew
• baboo
• babu
• bamboo
• beaucoup
• bijou