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

If this trend continues, projections suggest that by 2030, nearly half of the population will suffer from obesity and related chronic health issues. —Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024

Trapdoor spiders are closely related to tarantulas, as both belong to the Avicularioidea superfamily of spiders. —Scott Travers, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024

The state has suspended the nursing home, its owners and related entities from Medicaid, effective in 60 days. —Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 13 Dec. 2024

The results indicated that two of the individuals found in Ranis were closely related to the one in the Czechia cave — within five or six degrees in family relation. —Evan Bush, NBC News, 12 Dec. 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