Related in a different way (7)

I believe the answer is:

altered

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'in a different way' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this defines the answer.

'related' is the wordplay.
'related' can be anagrammed to 'ALTERED'.
Though, I'm not sure how this is indicated.

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(Other definitions for altered that I've seen before include "Converted" , "Reformed" , "Changed, adapted" , "Metamorphosed" , "Treadle (anag)" .)

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