RELATIONAL

relational

(adjective) having a relation or being related

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

relational (not comparable)

Relating to relations.

Friendly and peaceful.

(databases) Of a database technology using tables and the principles set forth by Dr. Edgar F. Codd. (Contrary to popular notion, "relation" in this context refers to tables, and not linkages.)

(art, aesthetics) Dealing with the whole of human relations and their social context, rather than an independent and private space.

Source: Wiktionary


Re*la"tion*al (r-l"shn-al), a.

1. Having relation or kindred; related. We might be tempted to take these two nations for relational stems. Tooke.

2. Indicating or specifying some relation. Relational words, as prepositions, auxiliaries, etc. R. Morris.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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