Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
rel
Prefix
/rɛl/
Definition
A prefix used to form adjectives and nouns, generally meaning ‘regarding’ or ‘related to’.
Examples
- Relational database – a database structured to recognize relations among stored items of information.
- Relativity – a concept in physics that explains how different observers may measure different outcomes depending on their speed or position.
- Relational thinking – a way of understanding situations and concepts in terms of relationships.
Meaning
The term ‘rel’ is often used in linguistic, programming, and technical contexts to denote a relationship between concepts or objects.
Synonyms
- Related
- Connection
- Relevance
