RELATIONSHIP

Definition of RELATIONSHIP

  1. (noun)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)
  2. (noun)a state of connectedness between people (especially an emotional connection)
  3. (noun)a state involving mutual dealings between people or parties or countries
  4. (noun)(anthropology) relatedness or connection by blood or marriage or adoption