relation
Translation
relation, connection, relative
Examples
What is your relation to the victim?
What is your relation to the victim?
There is a close relation between diet and health.
There is a close relation between diet and health.
Grammar Patterns
((to sb./sth.)) a connection to someone or something What is your relation to the victim?
((between sth. and sth.)) a connection between two things There is a relation between diet and health.
Similar Words
Synonyms: connection, link, association; Antonyms: disconnection
Etymology
From Latin 'relatio' (a bringing back, a report), from 're-' (back) + 'latio' (a carrying).
Memory Tips
Think of 'relating' two things together. It can be people (a relative) or ideas (a connection).