Relationship

Quick meaning: Relationship is a noun meaning Connection or association; the condition of being related.

Meaning

Connection or association; the condition of being related.

More Meanings

1. (mathematics) The links between the x-values and y-values of ordered pairs of numbers especially coordinates.
2. Kinship; being related by blood or marriage.
3. A romantic or sexual involvement.
4. A way in which two or more people behave and are involved with each other.
5. (music) The level or degree of affinity between keys, chords and tones.

Example Sentences

They have been in a relationship for ten years, but have never married.

Her most satisfying sexual relationship seemed to be a threesome with Charles Chaplin Jr. and Eddy Robinson Jr., the spurned sons of famous film fathers.

Only 25.3% of our participants had a social peer group, and just 3.4% had ever been in a romantic relationship. None were currently in a relationship or married.

Contrary to the popular perception that love typically sparks from passion, a new study finds two-thirds of romantic relationships begin as long-term friendships.

Word Forms

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Synonyms for relationship

Depending on context, synonyms include kinship.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include kinship, relation, relating, affiliation, associated, interaction.

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