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relationshipthe way in which two or more things are connected

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the way in which two or more things are connected

Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈleɪʃənʃɪp/

Korean meaning: 관계

Korean pronunciation: 리-레이-션-십 (강세: 레이)

Example Sentences

  • My relationship with pizza is more stable than most people's relationships with humans.
  • Social media: where your relationship status is more important than your actual relationship.
  • The teacher-student relationship is crucial for effective learning.

relationship

NOUN

//rɪˈleɪʃənʃɪp//

the way in which two or more things are connected

relationship concept
💡 Concept

A meaningful connection between two sides

relationship rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Great partnership builds strong leadership!

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/rɪˈleɪʃənʃɪp/
🇬🇧 UK/rɪˈleɪʃənʃɪp/

🌳Etymology

Prefixre--
Rootlate
Suffix--ship

Origin

From the noun 'relation' (from Latin 'relatio', meaning 'a bringing back or connection') combined with the suffix '-ship' (from Old English, indicating a state, condition, or quality). The word emerged in English during the 16th century to describe the state or fact of being related.

🎵Rhyme

championshipleadershipmembershippartnership
championship
leadership
membership
partnership

🔗Collocations

close relationship

We have a very close relationship.

build a relationship

It takes time to build a strong relationship.

relationship status

Her relationship status on social media says 'single'.

family relationship

Family relationships require constant care and attention.

end a relationship

They decided to end their relationship amicably.

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My relationship with pizza is more stable than most people's relationships with humans.

😄 Fun example

Social media: where your relationship status is more important than your actual relationship.

The teacher-student relationship is crucial for effective learning.

There is a strong relationship between regular exercise and good health.

Building international relationships requires patience and understanding.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

connectionassociationbondtielink

Antonyms

separationisolationdisconnection

Related

friendshippartnershipmarriagekinshipromanceinteractioncommunication

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