relation

[riˈleɪʃ(ə)n]

relation Definition

• 1. the way in which two or more people or things are connected; a thing's effect on or relevance to another
• 2. a person who is connected by blood or marriage; a relative

Using relation: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "relation" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The relation between smoking and lung cancer is well-established.

• Example

  The company has no relation to the previous owner.

• Example

  He is a distant relation of mine.

• Example

  The book has no relation to the movie of the same name.

relation Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for relation

• connection
• association
• link
• correlation
• affiliation

Antonyms for relation

• disconnection
• separation
• dissociation

Idioms Using relation

• bear relation to

  to have a connection or relevance to something else

  Example

  His argument doesn't bear any relation to the facts presented.

• in relation to someone or something

  compared to or in connection with someone or something else

  Example

  In relation to his previous work, this project is much more challenging.

• stand in relation to

  to be connected or related to something else in a particular way

  Example

  The success of the project stands in relation to the quality of the team's collaboration.

Phrases with relation

• in relation to

  with reference to; concerning

  Example

  In relation to your question, I think we should consider all possible options.

• blood relation

  a person related to another by birth rather than by marriage

  Example

  She is my blood relation, my cousin from my father's side.

• by relation

  by virtue of being related to someone else

  Example

  She got the job by relation, her uncle is the CEO of the company.

Origins of relation

from Latin 'relatio', meaning 'a bringing back'

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Summary: relation in Brief

The term 'relation' [riˈleɪʃ(ə)n] refers to the way in which two or more people or things are connected, or a person who is connected by blood or marriage. It can be used in phrases like 'in relation to,' 'blood relation,' and 'by relation.' 'Relation' also extends into idioms like 'bear relation to,' and 'stand in relation to,' denoting connections and relevance. Examples include 'The relation between smoking and lung cancer is well-established,' and 'He is a distant relation of mine.'