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- [ri-leyt]
- /rɪˈleɪt/
- /rɪˈleɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ri-leyt]
- /rɪˈleɪt/
Definitions of relating word
- verb with object relating to tell; give an account of (an event, circumstance, etc.). 1
- verb with object relating to bring into or establish association, connection, or relation: to relate events to probable causes. 1
- verb without object relating to have reference (often followed by to). 1
- verb without object relating to have some relation (often followed by to). 1
- verb without object relating to establish a social or sympathetic relationship with a person or thing: two sisters unable to relate to each other. 1
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Origin of relating
First appearance:
before 1480 One of the 25% oldest English words
1480-90; < Latin relātus, suppletive past participle of referre to carry back (see refer)
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Parts of speech for Relating
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
relating popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
relating usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for relating
adj relating
- ad rem — to the point; without digression
- allying — to unite formally, as by treaty, league, marriage, or the like (usually followed by with or to): Russia allied itself to France.
- applicative — relevant or applicable
- applicatory — suitable for application
- coextensive — of the same limits or extent
noun relating
- advertence — heedfulness or attentiveness
- agapae — the love of God or Christ for humankind.
- agapai — the love of God or Christ for humankind.
- comparability — capable of being compared; having features in common with something else to permit or suggest comparison: He considered the Roman and British empires to be comparable.
- comparison — When you make a comparison, you consider two or more things and discover the differences between them.
adjective relating
- approximative — (of a method, description, etc.) giving only an approximation to something.
- congenerous — Having the same (kind of) origin or action.
- like — in like manner with; similarly to; in the manner characteristic of: He works like a beaver.
preposition relating
- connecting — joined or linked; linking two things
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