Relationship - Definition

n 1: a relation between people; (`relationship' is often used
where `relation' would serve, as in `the relationship
between inflation and unemployment', but the preferred
usage of `relationship' is for human relations or states of
relatedness); "the relationship between mothers and their
children" [syn: relationship, human relationship]
2: a state of connectedness between people (especially an
emotional connection); "he didn't want his wife to know of
the relationship"
3: a state involving mutual dealings between people or parties
or countries
4: (anthropology) relatedness or connection by blood or marriage
or adoption [syn: kinship, family relationship,
relationship]