interrelated — having a mutual or reciprocal relationship; connected to or dependent on each other
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having a mutual or reciprocal relationship; connected to or dependent on each other
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɪntərɪˈleɪtɪd/
Example Sentences
- My sleep schedule and coffee addiction are so interrelated that I can't tell which one controls my life anymore.
- Climate change and biodiversity loss are interrelated global challenges.
- The professor explained how all the chapters in the textbook are interrelated like a soap opera plot.
interrelated
ADJECTIVE[/ˌɪntərɪˈleɪtɪd/]
having a mutual or reciprocal relationship; connected to or dependent on each other
Every part of the ecosystem is interrelated — remove one and everything shifts.
Got the picture? Now let's practice.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'inter' (between, among) combined with 'relate', derived from Late Latin 'relatus' (brought back, connected). The term expresses the concept of multiple elements being mutually connected or dependent upon one another.
Breakdown
inter- (between, among) + relate (from Latin referre, to bring back, connect) + -ed (past participle suffix indicating a state or condition).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My sleep schedule and coffee addiction are so interrelated that I can't tell which one controls my life anymore.”
“Climate change and biodiversity loss are interrelated global challenges.”
“The professor explained how all the chapters in the textbook are interrelated like a soap opera plot.”
“Economic policies and social welfare programs are deeply interrelated.”
📚Related Words
Want to master 27,000+ words?
Sign up free for flashcards & quizzes.