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relation

UK
/rɪˈleɪʃən/
US
/rɪˈleɪʃən/

Translations

relationnoun
relations
pl
UK
/rɪˈleɪʃən/
US
/rɪˈleɪʃən/
The relation between the two variables was clearly demonstrated in the study.
La relation entre les deux variables a été clairement démontrée dans l'étude.
parentAu sens de membre de la famille ; souvent au pluriel en français.
She invited all her relations to the family reunion.
Elle a invité tous ses parents à la réunion de famille.
relationsEmploi au pluriel pour parler des rapports entre personnes, groupes ou États.
The diplomatic relations between the two countries have improved significantly.
Les relations diplomatiques entre les deux pays se sont nettement améliorées.
relationTerme de mathématiques.
In set theory, a function is a special type of relation in which every input has exactly one output.
En théorie des ensembles, une fonction est un type particulier de relation dans lequel chaque entrée a exactement une sortie.
relationEmploi littéraire ou soutenu pour un récit d'événements.
The explorer's relation of his journey fascinated the audience.
La relation de son voyage par l'explorateur a fasciné le public.
Additional translations
lienEmploi courant pour exprimer un rapport ou une connexion.
correspondanceTerme de mathématiques, plus rare que relation.
récitSens narratif, plus naturel en français moderne.
Synonyms
connection
relationship
association
link
correlation
affiliation
bond
tie
interconnection
relevance
Antonyms
disconnection
separation
isolation
estrangement
dissociation
relationadjective
UK
/rɪˈleɪʃən/
US
/rɪˈleɪʃən/
Attributive use in compounds and technical terms; not usually predicative.
relationnelEmploi attributif ou technique pour exprimer un rapport, une correspondance ou une relation.
Relation algebra is an important topic in logic and computer science.
L'algèbre relationnelle est un sujet important en logique et en informatique.
Synonyms
relational
related
relative
correlative
connected
interrelated
akin
affiliated
allied
corresponding

Definitions

relationnoun
The way in which two or more concepts, objects, or people are connected; a connection or association.
The relation between the two variables was clearly demonstrated in the study.
A person who is connected by blood or marriage; a relative.
She invited all her relations to the family reunion.
The way in which two or more people or groups regard and behave toward each other.
The diplomatic relations between the two countries have improved significantly.
(Mathematics) A set of ordered pairs, or more generally a subset of a Cartesian product, that expresses a correspondence between elements of two sets.
In set theory, a function is a special type of relation in which every input has exactly one output.
An account or narration of events; a telling.
The explorer's relation of his journey fascinated the audience.
relationadjective
Used attributively in terms denoting a connection, correspondence, or relationship.
Relation algebra is an important topic in logic and computer science.
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