Interrelated: meaning, definitions and examples
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interrelated
[ ˌɪntərɪˈleɪtɪd ]
connected
Having a close connection or relationship with something else.
Synonyms
associated, connected, linked, related.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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interrelated |
This word was listed twice; see the first entry for context and examples. |
related |
Best for when things belong to the same group or category. Often used in family contexts or to show a relation by type or topic.
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connected |
Used when referring to things that are physically or logically joined together. Can be used in both abstract and literal contexts.
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associated |
Appropriate for describing things that are connected because they occur together or one causes the other. It often implies a looser or indirect connection compared to 'related'.
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linked |
Typically used when describing a chain or series of connections. It suggests a clear and often visible path of connection.
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Examples of usage
- The two issues are closely interrelated and must be considered together.
- The interrelated nature of the global economy means that events in one country can have far-reaching effects on others.
interconnected
Linked or connected in a complex way.
Synonyms
associated, interconnected, interlinked, related.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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interrelated |
This word is used when emphasizing a mutual or reciprocal relationship between two or more things where each has an effect on the other.
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interconnected |
This word emphasizes a more complex and interactive relationship where multiple elements or systems are linked together.
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interlinked |
Similar to interconnected but often suggests a deliberate or systematic linking of parts to form a unified whole.
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related |
This word is often used for a broader and more general connection between things, which may be of the same kind or category.
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associated |
Use this word when referring to things that are connected in some way but not necessarily dependent on each other.
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Examples of usage
- The interrelated systems of the human body work together to maintain health.
- The different departments in the company are interrelated and depend on each other for success.
Translations
Translations of the word "interrelated" in other languages:
🇵🇹 inter-relacionado
🇮🇳 परस्पर संबंधित
🇩🇪 miteinander verbunden
🇮🇩 saling berhubungan
🇺🇦 взаємопов'язаний
🇵🇱 wzajemnie powiązane
🇯🇵 相互関連
🇫🇷 interrelié
🇪🇸 interrelacionado
🇹🇷 birbirine bağlı
🇰🇷 상호 관련
🇸🇦 مترابط
🇨🇿 vzájemně propojené
🇸🇰 vzájomne prepojené
🇨🇳 相互关联
🇸🇮 medsebojno povezano
🇮🇸 samhæft
🇰🇿 өзара байланысты
🇬🇪 ურთიერთდაკავშირებული
🇦🇿 qarşılıqlı əlaqəli
🇲🇽 interrelacionado
Etymology
The word 'interrelated' is derived from the combination of the prefix 'inter-' meaning between or among, and the word 'related'. It first appeared in the English language in the mid-19th century. The concept of interrelatedness has been a fundamental aspect of various fields such as sociology, economics, and systems theory, highlighting the interconnected nature of different elements.
See also: relatable, relating, relation, relations, relationship, relative, relatively, unrelated.