Interrelate: meaning, definitions and examples

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interrelate

 

[ ˌɪntərɪˈleɪt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

social interaction

To interrelate means to establish or demonstrate a connection or relationship between two or more things. It is often used in contexts where systems, ideas, or individuals influence or rely on one another in various ways.

Synonyms

associate, connect, correlate, link

Examples of usage

  • The study aims to interrelate different cultural practices.
  • We need to interrelate these findings with previous research.
  • The course will interrelate various disciplines for a comprehensive understanding.
Context #2 | Verb

system analysis

In systems theory, to interrelate refers to the way in which components within a system interact and affect one another. Understanding these interrelationships is crucial for analyzing the behavior of complex systems.

Synonyms

interact, interconnect, join

Examples of usage

  • The engineers must interrelate the components to optimize performance.
  • Interrelating the subsystems can reveal hidden efficiencies.
  • The model interrelates data from various sources.

Translations

Translations of the word "interrelate" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inter-relacionar

🇮🇳 आपस में संबंधित करना

🇩🇪 wechselseitig beeinflussen

🇮🇩 salin berhubungan

🇺🇦 взаємозалежити

🇵🇱 wzajemnie oddziaływać

🇯🇵 相互に関連させる

🇫🇷 interrelier

🇪🇸 interrelacionar

🇹🇷 karşılıklı ilişkilendirmek

🇰🇷 상호 연관시키다

🇸🇦 ترابط

🇨🇿 vzájemně souvisejí

🇸🇰 vzájomne ovplyvňovať

🇨🇳 相互关联

🇸🇮 medsebojno povezati

🇮🇸 samspil

🇰🇿 өзара байланыс

🇬🇪 ერთმხრივ კავშირი

🇦🇿 qarşılıqlı əlaqələndirmək

🇲🇽 interrelacionar

Word origin

The term 'interrelate' is derived from the prefix 'inter-', which originates from Latin 'inter', meaning 'between' or 'among', and the verb 'relate', which comes from Latin 'relatus', the past participle of 'referre', meaning 'to carry back'. The combination of these elements emphasizes the notion of relations occurring between entities. The term has been in usage since the early 20th century, gaining traction in various fields such as psychology, sociology, and systems theory. Its usage reflects the growing recognition of the interconnected nature of various phenomena and the importance of understanding these connections in a holistic context. As the world has become more interconnected, discussions around interrelation have expanded to include not just scientific fields, but also discussions in business, education, and all areas involving collaboration and interaction.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,926 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.