interrelated
|in/ter/re/lat/ed|
B2
/ˌɪntərɪˈleɪtɪd/
(interrelate)
mutually connected
Etymology
Etymology Information
'interrelated' originates from the prefix 'inter-' meaning 'between' and the word 'related', which comes from Latin 'relatus', the past participle of 'referre', meaning 'to bring back'.
Historical Evolution
'interrelate' changed from the Latin word 'relatus' and eventually became the modern English word 'interrelate'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to bring back between', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having a mutual or reciprocal relation'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a mutual or reciprocal relation or connection.
The two subjects are interrelated and should be studied together.
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Last updated: 2025/01/25 22:06