Relationship - Dictionary Definition and Overview

Relationship :  (noun)
1: 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); "the relationship between mothers and their children" [syn: human relationship]
2: a state of connectedness between people (especially an emotional connection); "he didn't want his wife to know of the relationship"
3: a state involving mutual dealings between people or parties or countries
4: state of relatedness or connection by blood or marriage or adoption [syn: kinship, family relationship]

Based on WordNet 2.0

Relationship : \Re*la"tion*ship\, n. The state of being related by kindred, affinity, or other alliance. --Mason.

Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)

Example Usage of Relationship

Chubsss: RT @RevRunWisdom: Love in a Relationship doesnt die outta nowhere! It dies because u stop making ur mate TOP PRIORITY. (truth)
STROfan18: I have a love/ hate Relationship w/ the last day of finals.
AYOdeemee: RT @RevRunWisdom: Love in a Relationship doesnt die outta nowhere! It dies because u stop making ur mate TOP PRIORITY. (truth)
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