Relationship

usgb/rɪˈleɪʃnʃɪp/
noun

The way in which two things are connected.

There's a close relationship between diet and health.
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Often appears as...

  • close relationship
  • long-term relationship
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Non-human Connection

The term expresses relationships between concepts, objects, or phenomena, not just living beings.

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The relationship between rainfall and crop yield is studied by farmers.
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Impersonal

Used in an impersonal context, it doesn't imply emotions or feelings between the connected items.

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The relationship between inflation and interest rates is closely monitored.
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Academic Usage

Especially common in academic and research settings to describe interactions or links in studies.

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Her thesis explores the relationship between genetics and behavior.
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