dog-related — connected with or concerning dogs
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: connected with or concerning dogs
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdɔːɡ rɪˈleɪtɪd/
Example Sentences
- My neighbor is obsessed with dog-related YouTube videos; he's watched a thousand hours of puppies falling asleep.
- The article discusses several dog-related issues, including leash laws and public safety.
- Her dog-related business grew so fast that she now sells more sweaters for dogs than for humans.
dog-related
ADJECTIVE[/ˈdɔːɡ rɪˈleɪtɪd/]
connected with or concerning dogs
The bookstore's dog-related section overflows with training guides, breed encyclopedias, and puppy photo books.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
This compound word combines the noun 'dog' with the adjective 'related,' which derives from Latin 'relatus' (brought, connected). The compound emerged in modern English to express concepts connected to or concerning dogs, commonly used in contemporary contexts such as news and academic discourse to describe dog-related issues or industries.
Breakdown
dog (noun: canine animal) + related (adjective: connected to, concerning). 'Related' itself breaks down as: re- (again, back) + -late (from Latin 'latus,' brought, carried) + -ed (past participle suffix indicating connection or association).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My neighbor is obsessed with dog-related YouTube videos; he's watched a thousand hours of puppies falling asleep.”
“The article discusses several dog-related issues, including leash laws and public safety.”
“Her dog-related business grew so fast that she now sells more sweaters for dogs than for humans.”
“The survey collected data on dog-related spending among urban households.”
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