relatedness
|re-lat-ed-ness|
B2
/rɪˈleɪtɪdnəs/
connection
Etymology
Etymology Information
'relatedness' originates from the word 'related,' which comes from the Latin word 'relatus,' the past participle of 'referre,' meaning 'to bring back.'
Historical Evolution
'related' evolved from the Middle English word 'relaten,' which was derived from the Old French 'relater,' and eventually became the modern English word 'related.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to bring back or report,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'connected or associated.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the state or condition of being connected or associated with something or someone.
The relatedness of the two concepts was evident in the discussion.
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Last updated: 2025/02/21 13:23