• Relational

    Pronunciation

    • Hyphenation: re + la + tio + nal

    Origin

    From relation + -al

    Full definition of relational

    Adjective

    relational

    1. Relating to relations.
    2. (computing) A database technology using tables and the principles set forth by Dr. Edgar F. Codd. (Contrary to popular notion, "relation" in this context refers to tables, and not linkages.)
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