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: such as
a
: kinship
b
: a specific instance or type of kinship
3a
: a state of affairs existing between those having relations or dealings
had a good relationship with his family
b
: a romantic or passionate attachment
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The first known use of relationship was in 1741
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