relation (Meaning)

Wordnet

relation (n)

an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together

sexual activity between individuals, especially the insertion of a man's penis into a woman's vagina until orgasm and ejaculation occur

a person related by blood or marriage

an act of narration

(law) the principle that an act done at a later time is deemed by law to have occurred at an earlier time

(usually plural) mutual dealings or connections among persons or groups

Webster

relation (n.)

The act of relating or telling; also, that which is related; recital; account; narration; narrative; as, the relation of historical events.

The state of being related or of referring; what is apprehended as appertaining to a being or quality, by considering it in its bearing upon something else; relative quality or condition; the being such and such with regard or respect to some other thing; connection; as, the relation of experience to knowledge; the relation of master to servant.

Reference; respect; regard.

Connection by consanguinity or affinity; kinship; relationship; as, the relation of parents and children.

A person connected by cosanguinity or affinity; a relative; a kinsman or kinswoman.

The carrying back, and giving effect or operation to, an act or proceeding frrom some previous date or time, by a sort of fiction, as if it had happened or begun at that time. In such case the act is said to take effect by relation.

The act of a relator at whose instance a suit is begun.

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relation Sentence Examples

  1. The relation between the professor and the student is one of mentor and protégé.
  2. The relation between siblings is close and often inseparable.
  3. The relation between cause and effect is evident in the scientific experiment.
  4. The relation between the employee and the employer is defined by the terms of their contract.
  5. The relation between the artist and their masterpiece is intimate and profound.
  6. The relation between the citizen and the state involves rights and responsibilities.
  7. The relation between the ecosystem and its inhabitants is interdependent.
  8. The relation between music and emotions is often described as deeply connected.
  9. The relation between technology and society is rapidly evolving.
  10. The relation between poverty and crime is a complex and multifaceted social issue.

FAQs About the word relation

an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together, sexual activity between individuals, especially the insertion of a man's penis

interaction, commerce, dealings,intercourse, companionship,interrelationship

nonintercourse, nonintercourse,,

The relation between the professor and the student is one of mentor and protégé.

The relation between siblings is close and often inseparable.

The relation between cause and effect is evident in the scientific experiment.

The relation between the employee and the employer is defined by the terms of their contract.