adjective
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grammar indicating or expressing syntactic relation, as for example the case endings in Latin
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having relation or being related
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computing based on data stored in a tabular form
a relational database
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of relational
Example Sentences
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As competition over scarce resources sets in, big companies use their buying power and relational importance to muscle out other buyers.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026
The pope’s contention that “the use of force, violence and weapons reflects a relational poverty that always has disastrous consequences for civilian populations” won’t provoke any objections from the global glitterati.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
In a letter to parents Ms Hicks said: "By creating supported flexible spaces rooted in restorative and relational culture we can better meet the diverse needs of students."
From BBC • Nov. 16, 2025
These are very alive, difficult, important, relational situations.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 16, 2025
I just laugh, all vestiges of relational conflict shoved aside for the moment.
From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone
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