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1. relationship
noun. ['riːˈleɪʃənˌʃɪp'] 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).
Etymology
- -ship (English)
- -sciepe (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- relation (English)
- relacioun (Anglo-Norman)
Rhymes with Spousal Relationship
2. relationship
noun. ['riːˈleɪʃənˌʃɪp'] a state of connectedness between people (especially an emotional connection).
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- -ship (English)
- -sciepe (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- relation (English)
- relacioun (Anglo-Norman)
3. relationship
noun. ['riːˈleɪʃənˌʃɪp'] a state involving mutual dealings between people or parties or countries.
Synonyms
Etymology
- -ship (English)
- -sciepe (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- relation (English)
- relacioun (Anglo-Norman)
4. relationship
noun. ['riːˈleɪʃənˌʃɪp'] (anthropology) relatedness or connection by blood or marriage or adoption.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- -ship (English)
- -sciepe (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- relation (English)
- relacioun (Anglo-Norman)