Results for relation
Definitions of relation:
part of speech: noun
Act of relating or telling: recital: that which is related: mutual connection between two things: resemblance: connection by birth or marriage.
part of speech: noun
Narrative; account; respect; reference; connection between things; connection by birth or marriage; kindred; a person connected by birth or marriage; direct conformity of parts to a whole and to each other.
part of speech: noun
The act of narrating or telling; the thing narrated or told; mutual connection between two or more things; association in business or social matters; as, a pleasant relation between partners; reference; respect; as, in relation to; connection by birth or marriage; kinsman or kinswoman.
Usage examples for relation:
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In speaking to you of the theory of the art, I shall only consider it as it has a relation to the method of your studies.
"Seven Discourses on Art", Joshua Reynolds -
I can't bring myself to think of money in relation to that matter; all the same, it's a serious loss to my daughter, very serious loss.
"Beyond", John Galsworthy -
Never has Aunt Letitia seemed more successfully the poor relation
"More Portmanteau Plays", Stuart Walker -
Or was his near relation to the Lord so well understood that there was no question by anybody where John might sit- next to the Master?
"A Life of St. John for the Young", George Ludington Weed