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relationship
noun re·la·tion·ship \-shən-ˌship\
: the way in which two or more people, groups, countries, etc., talk to, behave toward, and deal with each other
: a romantic or sexual friendship between two people
: the way in which two or more people or things are connected
Full Definition of RELATIONSHIP
1
: the state of being related or interrelated <studied the relationship between the variables>
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3
a : a state of affairs existing between those having relations or dealings <had a good relationship with his family> b : a romantic or passionate attachment
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First Known Use of RELATIONSHIP
1741
Related to RELATIONSHIP
- Synonyms
- affinity, association, bearing, kinship, liaison, linkage, relation, connection
- Antonyms
- disaffiliation, dissociation
Other Psychology Terms
Rhymes with RELATIONSHIP
accountantship, acquaintanceship, apostleship, apprenticeship, artisanship, assistantship, attorneyship, championship, chancellorship, citizenship, commandership, companionship, containership, cross-ownership, dictatorship, directorship, discipleship, editorship, factory ship, Freudian slip, good-fellowship, guardianship, headmastership, instructorship, landownership, laureateship, managership, median strip, musicianship, ombudsmanship, one-upmanship, outdoorsmanship, overlordship, partisanship, potato chip, professorship, protectorship, receivership, rejection slip, run a tight ship, shoot from the hip, stiff upper lip, survivorship, treasurership
RELATIONSHIP Defined for Kids
relationship
noun re·la·tion·ship \ri-ˈlā-shən-ˌship\
Definition of RELATIONSHIP for Kids
1
: the state of being related or connected
2
: connection by common ancestry or marriage
3
: the state of interaction between two or more people, groups, or countries <The sisters have a close relationship.>
Medical Dictionary
relationship
noun re·la·tion·ship \-shən-ˌship\
Medical Definition of RELATIONSHIP
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: the state of being related or interrelated <research into the relationship between diet, blood, cholesterol levels, and coronary heart disease—Current Biography>
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a : a state of affairs existing between those having relations or dealings <called on to assume the role of personal advisor in the doctor-patient relationship—Journal of the American Medical Association> b : an emotional attachment between individuals <a meaningful relationship>
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