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Etymology of the English word relation

the English word relation
derived from the Medieval Latin word relatio (laying of matter before Senate, such motion; referring back case to magistrate; narration, relating of events, recital; reference to standard; retorting on accuser; giving oath in reply)
derived from the Late Latin word relatus (narration, telling of events; utterance in reply)
derived from the Medieval Latin word referre (bring, carry back, again; give, pay back, render; it matters, makes a difference, is of importance; report , bring back news; record)
derived from the Latin word ferre (to carry; to bear; bring, bear; tell)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *bher-
using the Latin prefix re-

Date

The earliest known usage of relation in English dates from the 14th century.

Derivations in English

corelation, interrelation, relational, relationship

Cognates

French rélation, Italian rilazione, Latin relatio, Spanish relación

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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