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relational

[ri-lay-shuh-nl] / rɪˈleɪ ʃə nl /
ADJECTIVE
indicating a relevant connection
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That is borne out in research, which shows relational organizing works because young people trust their neighbors or community networks far more than national parties.

From Salon ● Oct. 2, 2026

I don’t blame you for questioning, well, your entire relational existence.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026

"Psychoanalysts refer to the tendency in the mind to recreate familiar relational patterns, even when these are poorly adapted," says Stänicke.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 1, 2026

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 ● Feb. 19, 2026

And that's because of this relational database thing.

From "Things Not Seen" by Andrew Clements


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