Relationship
/rɪˈleɪʃnʃɪp/noun
The way in which two things are connected.
There's a close relationship between diet and health.
Often appears as...
- close relationship
- long-term relationship
noun
A romantic or sexual connection between two people.
They are in a committed relationship.
Often appears as...
- romantic relationship
- committed relationship
noun
The way in which two or more people or things are connected, or the state of being connected.
The relationship between the king and his subjects was complex.
Often appears as...
- complex relationship
- historical relationship
Usage tips
Academic
noun
A state of connectedness between people, especially an emotional connection.
She has a good relationship with her manager.
Often appears as...
- good relationship
- bad relationship
Usage tips
Business
noun
The way in which two things are connected.
There's a close relationship between diet and health.
Often appears as...
- close relationship
- long-term relationship
noun
A romantic or sexual connection between two people.
They are in a committed relationship.
Often appears as...
- romantic relationship
- committed relationship
noun
The way in which two or more people or things are connected, or the state of being connected.
The relationship between the king and his subjects was complex.
Often appears as...
- complex relationship
- historical relationship
Usage tips
Academic
noun
A state of connectedness between people, especially an emotional connection.
She has a good relationship with her manager.
Often appears as...
- good relationship
- bad relationship
Usage tips
Business
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Non-human Connection
The term expresses relationships between concepts, objects, or phenomena, not just living beings.
The relationship between rainfall and crop yield is studied by farmers.
Pro Tip 2/3Impersonal
Used in an impersonal context, it doesn't imply emotions or feelings between the connected items.
The relationship between inflation and interest rates is closely monitored.
Pro Tip 3/3Academic Usage
Especially common in academic and research settings to describe interactions or links in studies.
Her thesis explores the relationship between genetics and behavior.
Compare with
affiliationassociationbondconnectionlinkpartnershiptieunion
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Erika Larsen: People of...
I also saw it is a means of an economic way of life. A lot of families I met, got their children into rodeo, and these children are getting full rides to college because of rodeo, because of their relationship to the horse. But most important for me, or what I saw as most profound, is the horse was this way to connect people
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restlessness or slowness, or persistent thoughts of suicide. Worldwide, about one to three percent of adults experience the broad range of symptoms that indicate bipolar disorder. Most of those people are functional, contributing members of society, and their lives, choices, and relationships
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How to build a fictional...
What do they eat and how do they play? How do they treat their young and their old? What relationships do they have with the animals and plants of the world? And what do those animals and plants look like? What kind of technology exists? Transportation? Communication? Access to information?
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What makes something...
It's not the absurdity of bureaucracy alone, but the irony of the character's circular reasoning in reaction to it that is emblematic of Kafka's writing. His tragicomic stories act as a form of mythology for the modern industrial age, employing dream logic to explore the relationships
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How the food you eat...
and maintaining a good, balanced relationship with them is to our advantage. Together, they form the gut microbiome, a rich ecosystem that performs a variety of functions in our bodies. The bacteria in our guts can break down food the body can't digest, produce important nutrients,
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The language of lying —...
But it's still worthwhile to be aware of telltale clues, like minimal self-references, negative language, simple explanations and convoluted phrasing. It just might help you avoid an overvalued stock, an ineffective product, or even a terrible relationship.
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Why don't perpetual...
because they could transform our relationship with energy. For example, if you could build a perpetual motion machine that included humans as part of its perfectly efficient system, it could sustain life indefinitely. There's just one problem.
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Hair-Raising Hyena...
it's hard to believe a helpless newborn cub outranks even the oldest male in the clan with a ranking system like this finding a mate can't be easy for the males to try and understand more about the relationship between males and females
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Rethinking infidelity...
assuming that there is such a thing as a perfect marriage that will inoculate us against wanderlust. But what if passion has a finite shelf life? What if there are things that even a good relationship can never provide?
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How to deal with...
was no margin for error somebody asked me once what are you looking for in a relationship and I replied certainty I needed certainty in an uncertain world but we live in an
Video examples
Erika Larsen: People of...
I also saw it is a means of an economic way of life. A lot of families I met, got their children into rodeo, and these children are getting full rides to college because of rodeo, because of their relationship to the horse. But most important for me, or what I saw as most profound, is the horse was this way to connect people
Video examples
What is bipolar...
restlessness or slowness, or persistent thoughts of suicide. Worldwide, about one to three percent of adults experience the broad range of symptoms that indicate bipolar disorder. Most of those people are functional, contributing members of society, and their lives, choices, and relationships
Video examples
How to build a fictional...
What do they eat and how do they play? How do they treat their young and their old? What relationships do they have with the animals and plants of the world? And what do those animals and plants look like? What kind of technology exists? Transportation? Communication? Access to information?
Video examples
What makes something...
It's not the absurdity of bureaucracy alone, but the irony of the character's circular reasoning in reaction to it that is emblematic of Kafka's writing. His tragicomic stories act as a form of mythology for the modern industrial age, employing dream logic to explore the relationships
Video examples
How the food you eat...
and maintaining a good, balanced relationship with them is to our advantage. Together, they form the gut microbiome, a rich ecosystem that performs a variety of functions in our bodies. The bacteria in our guts can break down food the body can't digest, produce important nutrients,
Video examples
The language of lying —...
But it's still worthwhile to be aware of telltale clues, like minimal self-references, negative language, simple explanations and convoluted phrasing. It just might help you avoid an overvalued stock, an ineffective product, or even a terrible relationship.
Video examples
Why don't perpetual...
because they could transform our relationship with energy. For example, if you could build a perpetual motion machine that included humans as part of its perfectly efficient system, it could sustain life indefinitely. There's just one problem.
Video examples
Hair-Raising Hyena...
it's hard to believe a helpless newborn cub outranks even the oldest male in the clan with a ranking system like this finding a mate can't be easy for the males to try and understand more about the relationship between males and females
Video examples
Rethinking infidelity...
assuming that there is such a thing as a perfect marriage that will inoculate us against wanderlust. But what if passion has a finite shelf life? What if there are things that even a good relationship can never provide?
Video examples
How to deal with...
was no margin for error somebody asked me once what are you looking for in a relationship and I replied certainty I needed certainty in an uncertain world but we live in an
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Kevin Hart
American Actor
My experiences in life are getting bigger and better. The more stuff I do, the more stuff I talk about - having kids, traveling, going through relationship problems, dealing with things in my own family. All that stuff builds character.
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Lionel Messi
Argentinian Footballer
Nah, I've always had a great relationship with my two brothers, I have always had their support in my football and in everything. They've been very close to me and we have a great relationship.
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Chuck Palahniuk
American Novelist
Find joy in everything you choose to do. Every job, relationship, home... it's your responsibility to love it, or change it.
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Kim Kardashian
American Celebrity
There was at time in my life where all I wanted was a relationship, and I thought that was the most important thing.
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Zig Ziglar
American Author
The relationships we have with people are extremely important to success on and off the job.
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Taylor Swift
American Singer
In a relationship each person should support the other; they should lift each other up.
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Drew Barrymore
American Actress
My life takes me all over the world, and I know how hard that can be on a relationship.
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Graham Greene
British Novelist
In human relationships, kindness and lies are worth a thousand truths.
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Toni Kroos
German Athlete
A friendly relationship with the coach is important for each player.
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Antonio Conte
Italian Coach
It's not important, the relationship between the coaches.
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Kevin Hart
American Actor
My experiences in life are getting bigger and better. The more stuff I do, the more stuff I talk about - having kids, traveling, going through relationship problems, dealing with things in my own family. All that stuff builds character.
Quote examples
Lionel Messi
Argentinian Footballer
Nah, I've always had a great relationship with my two brothers, I have always had their support in my football and in everything. They've been very close to me and we have a great relationship.
Quote examples
Chuck Palahniuk
American Novelist
Find joy in everything you choose to do. Every job, relationship, home... it's your responsibility to love it, or change it.
Quote examples
Kim Kardashian
American Celebrity
There was at time in my life where all I wanted was a relationship, and I thought that was the most important thing.
Quote examples
Zig Ziglar
American Author
The relationships we have with people are extremely important to success on and off the job.
Quote examples
Taylor Swift
American Singer
In a relationship each person should support the other; they should lift each other up.
Quote examples
Drew Barrymore
American Actress
My life takes me all over the world, and I know how hard that can be on a relationship.
Quote examples
Graham Greene
British Novelist
In human relationships, kindness and lies are worth a thousand truths.
Quote examples
Toni Kroos
German Athlete
A friendly relationship with the coach is important for each player.
Quote examples
Antonio Conte
Italian Coach
It's not important, the relationship between the coaches.
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