in relation to

phrase

formal

1

—used to compare to the size, shape, or position of (some other part of the same thing)

The monkey's eyes are large in relation to its head.

2

—used to talk about what something is like by seeing how it is related to something else

understanding literature in relation to history

3

: about (something or someone) : in reference to

I have several comments to make in relation to the subject at hand.

Examples of in relation to in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Technical analysts who study price charts often view the pattern as confirmation that short-term momentum has strengthened in relation to a stock's long-term trend. — Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026

What readers are saying The conversation explores the impact of political and personal beliefs on public health, particularly in relation to measles outbreaks. — Leana Wen, Washington Post, 6 Oct. 2026

According to The Telegraph, which broke the news, the issue revolves around the search warrants used by Thames Valley Police and its chief constable in relation to his arrest. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026

The Japanese government lodged a rare protest against the United States on Sunday after an American Marine was arrested in relation to the death of a woman on the archipelago of Okinawa. — Javier C. Hernández, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for in relation to

• accrue
• ado
• ainu
• aircrew
• airscrew
• anew
• askew
• baboo
• babu
• bamboo
• beaucoup
• bijou