rɪˈleɪʃən n. 1 a
what one person or
thing has to do
with another. b
the way in
which one person stands or is
related to another. c the
existence or
effect of a
connection,
correspondence,
contrast, or
feeling prevailing
between persons or things,
esp.
when qualified in
some way (bears no relation to the facts; enjoyed
good relations
for many years). 2 a
relative; a
kinsman or kinswoman. 3 (in pl.) a (foll. by with)
dealings (with others). b
sexual intercourse. 4 =
RELATIONSHIP. 5 a narration (his relation of the events). b a
narrative. 6
Law the laying of
information. øin relation to as regards. [ME f. OF relation or L relatio (as RELATE)]