naturally-related
|nat-u-ral-ly-re-lat-ed|
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/ˈnætʃərəli 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 'relier,' and eventually became the modern English word 'related' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to carry back or refer,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'connected or associated.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
connected or associated by nature or inherent characteristics.
The two species are naturally-related due to their shared habitat.
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Last updated: 2025/04/01 20:06