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The chart showed the relation between rain and plant growth.
What does Relation mean?
A relation is a connection.
Dictionary definition
A connection between people, ideas, events, or things.
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We discussed the relation between a cause and its effect.
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What does relation mean?
Relation means a connection.
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Which word is closest in meaning to relation?
Connection is close to relation in this main meaning.
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WordRelation.
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MeaningRelation means A relation is a connection.
ExampleExample: The chart showed the relation between rain and plant growth.
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- ri · lay · shun
- Strongest beat
- lay
- Ending
- shun
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- Put a little extra energy on lay.
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Synonyms
Words like Relation
connectionUse for how two things are connected.
linkUse for how two things are connected.
associationUse for how two things are connected.
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separationUse as a meaningful contrast in this word's main sense.
disconnectionUse as a meaningful contrast in this word's main sense.
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Word family
Relation word family
Base word
relation
noun
relations
Connections or dealings between people or groups.
noun
relationship
The way people or things are connected.
adjective
related
Connected in some way.
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