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relation

/ɹɪˈleɪʃən/

Meanings
  • noun

    The way two or more things are connected, related, or associated.

  • noun

    A state or condition of being connected or related.


Pronunciation
  1. /ɹɪˈleɪʃən/



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Synonyms

recount , telling , correspondence , relative , connection , link , relationship
Rhymes
Words rhyming with relation
relation , relationation , devotion , relationation
Variants
List of all variants of relation that leads to same result
relation , relations , equivalence relation , equivalence relations , bear no relation to , blood relation , in relation to , near relation , near relations , no relation
Etymology
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From Old French relacion, from Latin relatio(n-) ‘a speaking, a telling, news, a matter, a relation’.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'relation' appears over 2,000 times in the Bible.

  2. In mathematics, a relation is a set of ordered pairs that describes a pattern or relationship between two sets.

  3. The term 'relation' is derived from the Latin word 'relatio', which means 'news' or 'information'.


Related Concepts
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  1. Dependency: A relation where one thing depends on another for its existence or meaning.

  2. Correlation: A relation between two or more variables where a change in one is associated with a change in the other.


Culture
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Relation has been used extensively in literature, particularly in exploring themes of connection, love, and family. In art, it is often depicted through the use of interconnected shapes or patterns. In music, it can refer to the way different elements of a composition are related to one another.

How to Memorize "relation"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a series of interconnected dots or nodes, representing the various elements related to the term 'relation'.

  2. associate

    - Associate the term 'relation' with the idea of connection or association between things.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the phrase 'Relations Reveal Interconnectedness' to help remember the meaning of the term.


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