relationship

Definitions

1. noun

   A link or connection between things.

   Examples

   • There is no clear relationship between the two events.
   • Scientists studied the relationship between diet and health.
2. noun

   In math, the way two sets of numbers are linked.

   Examples

   • The graph shows the relationship between the two sets.
   • Plot the points to see the relationship between x and y.
3. noun

   Being family members by birth or marriage.

   Examples

   • Their relationship was that of cousins.
   • He traced his relationship to the family back three generations.
4. noun

   A romantic bond between two people.

   Examples

   • They have been in a relationship for ten years.
   • She ended the relationship last spring.
5. noun

   The way people get along with each other.

   Examples

   • I have a good working relationship with my boss.
   • Their relationship with the neighbors is friendly.
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6. noun

   In music, how close two keys or notes are.

   Examples

   • The relationship between C major and A minor is close.
   • Composers use the relationship between related keys.