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Relational

Verb / ri:ˈleɪʃʌnʌl / Another word for relational — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Relational means relating to or concerning connections between people or things.

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Common collocations

  • relational database
  • relational aggression
  • relational skills
  • relational dynamics
  • relational context
  • relational learning
  • relational approach

Word family

verb relate

Usage note

Primarily used in academic or technical contexts, especially in fields like sociology, psychology, and computer science. It emphasizes the connection or interaction between entities rather than their individual properties.

Example sentences

  1. The relational database made it easy to connect all of the data.
  2. She has great relational skills and is able to make friends easily.
  3. The therapist helped the couple work on their relational issues.
  4. The study found a relational link between diet and heart disease.
  5. The company values relational connections with their customers.

Quotes

  • 'We are not isolated individuals, we are relational beings', Margaret J. Wheatley
  • 'Every human being is a multiplicity of selves...you are never just one self...you are always several selves. And relationships multiply selves. Relationships are the most fertile ground for the growth of the soul.' Marylin French
  • 'Relationships are the hallmark of the mature person.' Brian Tracy

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