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Updated June 2026
The way in which two or more people or things are connected, or the state of being connected. Relationships encompass emotional bonds, family ties, professional associations, and logical connections between concepts.
“The couple worked hard to maintain a healthy relationship built on trust and communication.”
/rɪˈleɪʃənˌʃɪp/
re·la·tion·ship
Contains 'RELATION' base with multiple vowels; 'SHIP' suffix
Valuable 12-letter word with 'H' and 'P' for extra points; common term
Shorter words formed from the letters in “relationship”.
13-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “relationship”.
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