Define relational. relational synonyms, relational pronunciation, relational translation, English dictionary definition of relational. adj. 1. Of or arising from kinship.
existing or considered in relation to something else. Definition of relational adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
There are five meanings listed in OED's entry for the word relational, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
Relational refers to something that pertains to or involves the relationships between entities or objects. In mathematics, it often describes data structures that represent information in terms of relationships among different entities.
