relation

Definitions of relation in various dictionaries:

noun - an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together

noun - the act of sexual procreation between a man and a woman

noun - a person related by blood or marriage

noun - an act of narration

noun - (law) the principle that an act done at a later time is deemed by law to have occurred at an earlier time

noun - (usually plural) mutual dealings or connections among persons or groups

A logical or natural association between two or more things; relevance of one to another; connection: the relation between smoking and heart disease.

The connection of people by blood or marriage; kinship.

A person connected to another by blood or marriage; a relative.

The way in which one person or thing is connected with another: the relation of parent to child.

The mutual dealings or connections of persons, groups, or nations in social, business, or diplomatic matters: international relations.

Sexual intercourse.

Reference; regard: in relation to your inquiry.

The act of telling or narrating.

A narrative; an account.

The principle whereby an act done at a later date is considered to have been done on a prior date.

noun - a significant association between two or more things