According to Statista, the global coffee industry is worth US$363 billion in 2020. The market grows annually by 10.6%, and 78% of revenue came from out-of-home establishments like cafes and coffee beverage retailers.
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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