in relation to — concerning or with regard to something; in connection with
Part of speech: PREPOSITION
Definition: concerning or with regard to something; in connection with
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪn rɪˈleɪʃən tu/
Example Sentences
- My mom always asks me weird questions in relation to my dating life.
- The new rules in relation to smartphone use at school are quite strict.
- I have no idea what to say in relation to his terrible cooking.
in relation to
PREPOSITION[/ɪn rɪˈleɪʃən tu/]
concerning or with regard to something; in connection with
concerning or with regard to something; in connection with
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The phrase combines the preposition 'in' from Old English with 'relation', which derives from Latin 'relatus' (past participle of 'referre', meaning to carry back or connect). The compound phrase emerged in Middle English to express the concept of connection or reference between entities.
Breakdown
in- (preposition, denoting position or state) + relation (from Latin relatus, meaning connected or brought back) + to (preposition, indicating direction or reference). The structure forms a prepositional phrase indicating connection or correspondence between things.
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📝Examples
“My mom always asks me weird questions in relation to my dating life.”
“The new rules in relation to smartphone use at school are quite strict.”
“I have no idea what to say in relation to his terrible cooking.”
“The survey results in relation to student satisfaction were surprising.”
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