ratiosubstantivˈɹeɪ.ʃoʊUS arithmetics: relative magnitude of two quantities expressed as quotientThe politician's post was quickly ratioed due to its controversial nature.
- way in which two things may be associated
The relation between diet and health is complex.
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- quantity that is part of the whole
the proportion of the parts of a building, or of the body
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- romantic or sexual involvement
They have been in a relationship for ten years, but have never married.
- suhtautuminen, asenne
The ballet dancer walked with a graceful attitude.
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- (often, in the plural) Something which is done or is to be done; business of any kind, commercial, professional, or p...
He used a hook-shaped affair with a long handle to unlock the car.
- (in combination) That bears (some specified thing)
a gift-bearing visitor
- particular aspect of something
He is an intellectual giant, and I have great respect for him.
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- relations among people
"Alright, look...we can spend the holidays with your parents, but this time it will be on my terms."
- aspect; detail
He is held in great regard in Whitehall.
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- a reciprocal, parallel, or complementary relationship
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- the proportional relationship between one amount, value etc. and another
At the height of his powers, he was producing pictures at the rate of four a year.
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