Definition

The condition of being connected or associated with someone or something, often through family ties or other relationships.

Example

The relatedness between the two families was evident during the reunion.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about the relatedness of our family tree?

Yeah, it's interesting to see how everyone is connected.

I found out that our great-grandparents were siblings!

No way! That really shows the relatedness in our family.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Relatedness → It is formed from "relate" (from Latin "relatus", meaning brought back or referred) and "-ness" (a suffix indicating a state or condition). The word "relatedness" refers to the state of being related or connected to something.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'relate' which means to bring back or refer to something, and remember that 'relatedness' describes the state of being connected or associated with something.

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