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1. phylogenetic_relation
noun. (biology) state of relationship between organisms or groups of organisms resulting in resemblance in structure or structural parts.
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2. relation
noun. ['riːˈleɪʃən'] an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together.
Etymology
- relation (English)
- relacioun (Anglo-Norman)
- relacion (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
3. relation
noun. ['riːˈleɪʃən'] the act of sexual procreation between a man and a woman; the man's penis is inserted into the woman's vagina and excited until orgasm and ejaculation occur.
Etymology
- relation (English)
- relacioun (Anglo-Norman)
- relacion (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
4. relation
noun. ['riːˈleɪʃən'] (law) the principle that an act done at a later time is deemed by law to have occurred at an earlier time.
Etymology
- relation (English)
- relacioun (Anglo-Norman)
- relacion (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
5. relation
noun. ['riːˈleɪʃən'] a person related by blood or marriage.
Etymology
- relation (English)
- relacioun (Anglo-Norman)
- relacion (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
6. relation
noun. ['riːˈleɪʃən'] (usually plural) mutual dealings or connections among persons or groups.
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- relation (English)
- relacioun (Anglo-Norman)
- relacion (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
7. relation
noun. ['riːˈleɪʃən'] an act of narration.
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Etymology
- relation (English)
- relacioun (Anglo-Norman)
- relacion (Old French (842-ca. 1400))