related

adjective

re·​lat·​ed ri-ˈlā-təd 

1

: connected by reason of an established or discoverable relation

2

: connected by common ancestry or sometimes by marriage

3

: having close harmonic connection

—used of tones, chords, or tonalities

relatedly adverb

relatedness noun

Synonyms

• affiliated
• akin
• allied
• kindred

Examples of related in a Sentence

ancient history and other related subjects

I just found out that my best friend and I are related through distant cousins.

Horses and donkeys are related.

The words “play” and “playful” are related.

Recent Examples on the Web

Jargon and buzzwords: Jargon, much like slang, is terminology that often develops as a kind of short-hand used by members of a group—like computer people talk about RAM, CPU, URLs, and related things. —Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024

In response, the board investigated revenue recognition practices, export control policies, the rehiring of employees who had resigned following earlier accounting issues, and disclosure of related party transactions. —Jane Thier, Fortune, 2 Dec. 2024

Read more on Design thinking or related topics Product development, Innovation and Consumer behavior A version of this article appeared in the November–December 2024 issue of Harvard Business Review. —Harvard Business Review, 30 Nov. 2024

The company relied on related party loans to finance its operations. —Quartz Bot, Quartz, 29 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1623, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing related

• age-related macular degeneration
• AIDS-related complex
• diagnosis related group
• related by blood

Kids Definition

related

adjective

re·​lat·​ed

1

: connected through a relation that is known or can be discovered

painting and the related arts

2

: connected by common ancestry or by marriage