Related (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics; "painting and the related arts"; "school-related activities"; "related to micelle formation is the...ability of detergent actives to congregate at oil-water interfaces".
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All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The research paper explored the related fields of biology and chemistry in understanding the human body.
- Her interest in music led her to pursue related careers in sound engineering and production.
- The school offered various extracurricular activities that were related to sports and fitness.
- The artist's use of color and light was related to the Impressionist movement of the 19th century.
- The new policy is related to the company's overall goal of reducing its environmental footprint.
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Meaning 2
Connected by kinship, common origin, or marriage.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- She's related to me through her husband, who is my cousin.
- Many people in the small town were related to one another.
- They are closely related and have always been supportive of each other.
- Although they had different surnames, they were distantly related through a common ancestor.
- As related members of the same clan, they were required to follow the same traditions and customs.