Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for relational. Search instead for relation+back.
Definitions

relational

[ri-ley-shuh-nl] / rɪˈleɪ ʃə nl /
ADJECTIVE
indicating a relevant connection
Synonyms
Antonyms


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

As competition over scarce resources sets in, big companies use their buying power and relational importance to muscle out other buyers.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

But if the future of work is relational, the nature of relationships matters.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

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

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026

These are very alive, difficult, important, relational situations.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 16, 2025

And that's because of this relational database thing.

From "Things Not Seen" by Andrew Clements




Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "relational" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com