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Relation vs. Relationship
Relation
/rɪˈleɪʃən/Examples:
'Do any of her relations come to see her?' he asked.Naturally this put our relations on a different footing.'My relation must continue to suffer disappointment.'
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This word has no antonymsRelationship
/rɪˈleɪʃənʃɪp/Examples:
Start thinking about it as filled with relationships.You can't change that relationship!Did you have a good relationship with your employer?'
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This word has no antonymsWays to tell them apart:
- Relation can refer to any connection between two or more things, not necessarily interpersonal.
- Relationship often connotes interpersonal connections, such as family or friendships.
- Use relation when emphasizing a direct or formal connection, like in legal or scientific contexts.
- Relationship can carry an emotional or personal context, indicating a bond between people.
- Remember that relation can denote a broader, less personal connection than relationship.
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