relational

American  

[ri-ley-shuh-nl] / rɪˈleɪ ʃə nl /

adjective

1. of or relating to relations.

2. indicating or specifying some relation.

3. Grammar. serving to indicate relations between various elements in a sentence, as prepositions, conjunctions, etc.

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relational British  

/ rɪˈleɪʃənəl /

adjective

1. grammar indicating or expressing syntactic relation, as for example the case endings in Latin

2. having relation or being related

3. computing based on data stored in a tabular form

   a relational database

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Other Word Forms

• nonrelational adjective
• unrelational adjective

Etymology

Origin of relational

First recorded in 1655–65; relation + -al ¹

Example Sentences

The headline insight: Indian philanthropy is not elite-led but mass, local and relational - driven by faith, face-to-face appeals and everyday obligation, cutting across income levels.

From BBC

"In relational issues, we like to hide behind things," he said.

From BBC

For Squibb, who understands acting as a relational art, complication is the source of the most resonant truths.

From Los Angeles Times

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

These are very alive, difficult, important, relational situations.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• comparative
• related
• relative