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10 Language-to-English DictionariesCasual Relationship
/ˈkæʒ.u.əl ˌrɪˈleɪ.ʃən.ʃɪp/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A romantic or sexual relationship that is not serious or committed.
"They decided to keep things light and enjoy a casual relationship without any expectations." - 2
A relationship characterized by a lack of long-term commitment or emotional attachment.
"Many young adults prefer casual relationships to focus on personal growth."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'casual' originates from the Latin 'casualis', meaning 'by chance', evolving through Middle English to denote a lack of formality. 'Relationship' comes from the Latin 'relatio', meaning 'to bring back', which evolved to describe connections between individuals.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Casual Relationship" is said worldwide
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relation occasionnelle
Transliteration: ʁelɑsjɔ̃ ɔkazjɔnɛl
"Ils ont décidé d'avoir une relation occasionnelle sans engagement."
lockere Beziehung
Transliteration: ˈlɔkəʁə bəˈtsiːʊŋ
"Sie haben sich für eine lockere Beziehung entschieden."
relazione occasionale
Transliteration: re.la.ʦjo.ne ok.ka.zi.o.na.le
"Hanno scelto di avere una relazione occasionale."
relación casual
Transliteration: re.laˈθjon kaˈsual
"Decidieron tener una relación casual sin compromisos."
relacionamento casual
Transliteration: ʁelaʃjɐˈnɐ̃tu kɐˈzaw
"Eles optaram por um relacionamento casual."
अनौपचारिक संबंध
Transliteration: anaupacharik sambandh
"उन्होंने अनौपचारिक संबंध रखने का निर्णय लिया।"
随便的关系
Transliteration: suíbiàn de guānxì
"他们决定保持随便的关系。"
가벼운 관계
Transliteration: gabyeoun gwangye
"그들은 가벼운 관계를 유지하기로 결정했다."
カジュアルな関係
Transliteration: kajuaru na kankei
"彼らはカジュアルな関係を持つことに決めた。"
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