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relationship

4 ENTRIES FOUND:

re·la·tion·ship

noun \-shən-ˌship\

Definition of RELATIONSHIP

1
: the state of being related or interrelated <studied the relationship between the variables>
2
: the relation connecting or binding participants in a relationship: as a : kinship b : a specific instance or type of kinship
3
a : a state of affairs existing between those having relations or dealings <had a good relationship with his family> b : a romantic or passionate attachment

Examples of RELATIONSHIP

  1. The relationship between the two countries has improved.
  2. She has a close relationship with her sister.
  3. She has had many bad relationships.
  4. I am not in a relationship right now.
  5. the relationship between mental and physical health
  6. What is your relationship to the witness? He is my father.

First Known Use of RELATIONSHIP

1741

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