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The connection between things, organizations or people
“Our findings suggest a causal relation between malnourishment and susceptibility to illness.”
The way in which two or more things are connected
“Your tedious rant had no relation to the matters being discussed.”
(usually "relations") The way in which two or more people or groups feel about and behave towards each other
“I think that qualifies as a small step towards improved bilateral relations, don't you?”
A person who is connected by blood or marriage
“This means that you may well be, or know someone who is, a relation of Julio Iglesias.”
The act of relating a story
“Scott's relation of the events differs from what has been reported in the mainstream press.”
(relations) An intimate encounter or encounters
“I want to say one thing, and I want you to listen to me. I did not have relations with that woman.”
An account of a real incident or person, often humorous or interesting
A concern for something or someone
A relationship of resemblance or equivalence between two situations, people, or objects, especially when used as a basis for explanation or extrapolation
The reporting of news, especially by an eyewitness
Percentage, relation of part to whole
Resemblance
A practice or trial performance of a play or other work for later public performance
A characteristic or manner of an interaction
Admittance of information
A relation to something specified
A consideration of things relative to other similar cases
The action of repeating something that has already been said or written
The surrounding area, circumstances, conditions, or objects
An amorous relationship, typically secret or illicit
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