relation vs relationship

Question

I wonder what are the differences between

relation and relationship

Kindly provide examples and references to support your answers- thanking you

Answer 1

Hi Amir,

http://www.learnersdictionary.com/blog.php?action=ViewBlogArticle&ba_id=93

http://forum.wordreference.com/showthread.php?t=29820

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080218015002AAhW3hk

http://english.stackexchange.com/questions/15208/relation-versus-relationship

http://www.english-test.net/forum/ftopic26088.html

http://www.englishforums.com/English/RelationVsRelationship/bnvhg/post.htm

http://www.italki.com/question/84726

 

Relation: In the basic form it means your relatives; mom, dad, grandma, brother, cousin, etc.

Relationship: This is an interaction between two or more people. You have relationships with people everyday; at work, at school, at home and nearly everywhere. If you are a man and you really like a woman but aren't having s-e-x, you have a Platonic relationship. If you only buy office supplies at one store you can say you have a business relationship with them.

 

Altogether, I think 'relation' mostly refers to 'existence' of a link, connection or let's say bond between two or more people, countries, things or events but 'relationship' might talk about the 'quality' of such a connection. Bear it in mind that context plays a substantial role in determining whether or not they can interchangeably be used.

Typical example: What is their relation? They are siblings.

How is their relationship? They are very supportive to each other.

Comments

For Sure (+1)

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Nice & generous of you Sami

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Thank you dear Ali

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Anytime brother