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relationship Meaning & Definition

Q: What is the plural of relationship?

The plural of relationship is relationships.

/ɹɪˈleɪʃ(ə)nˌʃɪp/

What Does Relationship Mean?

As a noun, relationship means A connection or association; the condition of being related. It is also used to mean The links between the x-values and y-values of ordered pairs of numbers especially coordinates.

Relationship at a Glance

Part of speech	noun
Pronunciation	//ɹɪˈleɪʃ(ə)nˌʃɪp//
Syllables	1
Synonyms	kinship, family relationship and human relationship
Plural	relationships

Relationship Definition (Noun)

A connection or association; the condition of being related.
The links between the x-values and y-values of ordered pairs of numbers especially coordinates.
Kinship; being related by blood or marriage.
A romantic or sexual involvement.
They have been in a relationship for ten years, but have never married.
A way in which two or more people behave and are involved with each other.
I have a good working relationship with my boss.
The level or degree of affinity between keys, chords and tones.

Noun

Connection or association; the condition of being related.

Synonyms of Relationship

kinship family relationship human relationship

Relationship synonyms and antonyms →

Antonyms of Relationship

No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.

Relationship in a Sentence

They have been in a relationship for ten years, but have never married.

I have a good working relationship with my boss.

Word Forms & Grammar

relationship (plural relationships)

Words That Rhyme With Relationship

slip kinship quip fellowship grip rip trip kip companionship courtship stewardship clip drip whip dip tip strip blip snip dictatorship crip partnership scrip craftsmanship scholarship chip pip gyp workmanship showmanship

Origin of Relationship

From relation + -ship. Displaced native Old English sibb.

Pronouncing Relationship

The standard pronunciation of relationship is //ɹɪˈleɪʃ(ə)nˌʃɪp//, spoken in 1 syllable.

Relationship: Your Questions Answered

What part of speech is relationship?

Relationship is a noun.

What is another word for relationship?

Words with a similar meaning to relationship include kinship, family relationship and human relationship. See the full list of relationship synonyms and antonyms.