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Relation
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Relation
may refer to:
Relation, a person to whom one is related, i.e. a family member (see also
Kinship
)
Relation (mathematics)
, a generalization of arithmetic relations, such as "=" and "<", that occur in statements, such as "5 < 6" and "2 + 2 = 4". See also
binary relation
,
triadic relation
,
relational algebra
,
theory of relations
.
In the
relational model
of databases, a set of
tuples
(also called rows), otherwise known as a table.
Relation, in logic and philosophy, a property or predicate ranging over more than one argument. See also
Logic of relatives
,
Relation of ideas
,
Relational theory
,
Relational philosophy
.
See also
International relations
Interpersonal relationship
Intimate relationship
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