relationship (Meaning)

Wordnet

relationship (n)

a relation between people; (`relationship' is often used where `relation' would serve, as in `the relationship between inflation and unemployment', but the preferred usage of `relationship' is for human relations or states of relatedness)

a state of connectedness between people (especially an emotional connection)

a state involving mutual dealings between people or parties or countries

(anthropology) relatedness or connection by blood or marriage or adoption

Webster

relationship (n.)

The state of being related by kindred, affinity, or other alliance.

relationship Sentence Examples

  1. The student's relationship with their teacher was one of mutual respect and understanding.
  2. The couple's relationship had been strained by a series of misunderstandings.
  3. The sibling relationship between the two brothers was close and affectionate.
  4. The friendship relationship between the two friends had endured for many years.
  5. The relationship between the employee and the employer was strictly professional.
  6. The relationship between the two countries was characterized by cooperation and mutual benefit.
  7. The relationship between the artist and their muse was one of inspiration and creativity.
  8. The relationship between the therapist and the patient was built on trust and confidentiality.
  9. The relationship between the author and their readers was one of communication and connection.
  10. The relationship between the mentor and the mentee was one of guidance and support.

FAQs About the word relationship

a relation between people; (`relationship' is often used where `relation' would serve, as in `the relationship between inflation and unemployment', but the pref

kinship, correlation, association, linkage, connection, relation, link, similarity, bearing,affinity

variance, variability, variance, variability, incompatibility, incongruence,incompatibility, incongruity, incongruence, incongruity

The student's relationship with their teacher was one of mutual respect and understanding.

The couple's relationship had been strained by a series of misunderstandings.

The sibling relationship between the two brothers was close and affectionate.

The friendship relationship between the two friends had endured for many years.