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/ɹɪˈleɪtɪd/ · adjective

Meaning

Standing in relation or connection..

Definitions by Sense

1. Standing in relation or connection.
2. Being a relative of.
3. Narrated; told.
4. (not comparable, music) Synonym of relative.
5. (mathematics) Fulfilling a relation.
6. (not comparable, in combination) Having a relationship with the thing named.
7. simple past and past participle of relate

Example Sentences

Electric and magnetic forces are closely related.

on a related note

The ability to shift profits to low-tax countries by locating intellectual property in them, which is then licensed to related businesses in high-tax countries, is often assumed to be the preserve of high-tech companies.

Everyone is related to their parents.

gun-related crime

WIPO reported that China had 17 of the top 20 academic organizations filing for AI-related patents.

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