Relation

/rɪˈleɪʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The way in which two or more concepts, objects, or people are connected.

There is a direct relation between the amount of exercise and overall health.

The state of being related or connected.

He felt a strong relation to the art and culture of his ancestors.

A person who is connected to another by blood or marriage.

She is my closest relation, being my sister.

An account or description of an event or experience.

The witness gave a detailed relation of the events that unfolded that night.

From Latin 'relatio', from 'referre' meaning 'to bring back'.

blood relation

A relationship by birth rather than by marriage.

family relation

A relative or someone connected by family.

in relation to

Regarding or concerning something.

relationship

The state of being connected or related.

relative

A person connected by blood or marriage.

relate

To show or establish a connection.

Situationship

They're not dating, but they're in a situationship.

Bae

My bae and I are in a great relation right now.