/rɪˈleɪʃən/
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Meaning
The way two things are connected; also a member of your family.
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Word origin
From Latin relatio, a bringing back or a report, from referre, to carry back.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- referre
- English cognates
- relate, relative
Grammar
Examples
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A relation is the way two things are connected.
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Here "relation" means a member of your family.
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"Relations" means the way countries or groups deal with each other.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 27, lesson 12: relation, unlike, execute and 5 more words.