clearly-related
|clear-ly-re-lat-ed|
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/ˈklɪrli rɪˈleɪtɪd/
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/ˈklɪəli rɪˈleɪtɪd/
(related)
connectedly
Etymology
Etymology Information
'related' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'relatus,' where 're-' meant 'again' and 'latus' meant 'carried.'
Historical Evolution
'relatus' transformed into the Old French word 'relater,' and eventually became the modern English word 'related' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to carry back or report,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'connected or associated.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a direct and obvious connection or relationship.
The two events are clearly-related, as one directly caused the other.
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Last updated: 2025/03/16 15:37