[adjective] being connected or associated; "painting and the related arts"; "school-related activities"; "related to micelle formation is the...ability of detergent actives to congregate at oil-water interfaces" Synonyms: to
[adjective] connected by kinship, common origin, or marriage
[adjective] similar or related in quality or character; "a feeling akin to terror"; "kindred souls"; "the amateur is closely related to the collector" Synonyms: akin, kindred
[adjective] having close kinship and appropriateness; "he asks questions that are germane and central to the issue" Synonyms: germane
