relation

US /rɪˈleɪ.ʃən/
UK /rɪˈleɪ.ʃən/
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1.

the way in which two or more people or things are connected

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The relation between cause and effect is fundamental to science.
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There is a close relation between diet and health.
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connectionrelationshiplinkassociationcorrelation
2.

a person connected by blood or marriage; a relative

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She invited all her close relations to the wedding.
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He is a distant relation of mine.
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relativekinsmankinswomankinfamily member
3.

the process of telling a story or giving an account of something

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His relation of the events was very detailed.
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The old man's relation of his wartime experiences captivated the audience.
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narrationaccountreporttellingrecital
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