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relational

[ri-ley-shuh-nl] / rɪˈleɪ ʃə nl /
ADJECTIVE
indicating a relevant connection
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Samantha Perkins, 36, a TikTok creator who posts about her own experience with financial infidelity, said she found “Strangers” relatable “for anyone who’s been through any kind of relational betrayal.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

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

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026

In 1979, Oracle introduced the first commercial relational database, External link which essentially organizes and manages data sets, calling it Version 2 External link because he didn’t think anyone would buy a Version 1.

From Barron's • Oct. 10, 2025

But what she can do, if she wishes, is consider what's known as relational identity.

From Salon • Apr. 23, 2025

I just laugh, all vestiges of relational conflict shoved aside for the moment.

From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone