closely related
01
having a near blood relationship or strong genetic connection
例子
In evolutionary biology, species that have a recent common ancestor are considered closely related.
Many people are surprised to learn that humans are closely related to chimpanzees, sharing over 98 % of their DNA.
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having a strong connection or similarity
例子
The two languages, Spanish and Italian, are closely related Romance languages with many similarities in vocabulary and grammar.
The study found that individuals with a family history of heart disease are closely related to those with a higher risk of developing cardiovascular problems.
