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

Last week, United’s second-quarter results revealed a £26.3m loss for the 2024-25 season to date, partly due to costs of £14.5m in relation to the exits of former manager Erik ten Hag and sporting director Dan Ashworth. —Mark Critchley, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025

In 2021, doctors also surgically removed part of his colon in relation to diverticulitis, which can cause inflammation or infection of the colon. —Antonia Mortensen, CNN, 23 Feb. 2025

In addition to feeling good at this time, there may be happy news in relation to home, family, real estate or domestic matters, too. —Kyle Thomas, People.com, 23 Feb. 2025

No governing document, no foundational rules that define how power is distributed, how decisions are made and what rights the people have in relation to their government. —Kam Buckner, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2025

Rhymes for in relation to

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