adjective
related
Connected by a relationship or shared origin.
These two plant species are related and share several traits.
Etymology
Related is formed from relate in its connection sense. It describes people or things linked through family, origin, subject, or another shared relationship.
More examples
- Maya and I are related through our grandmothers.
- The report examines rising rents and other related problems.
- Spanish and Italian are closely related languages.
Forms
Similar words
- connected
- Emphasizes a link, without necessarily implying a shared origin.
- associated
- Suggests a known link, not necessarily shared ancestry.