Similar words, similar meaning?

[rappiolla]

I'm not sure when to use "relation" and "relationship". The last time I hesitated was when writing the following paragraph: "The results of the experiment suggest a close relation between the room temperature and the number of dead mice".

[Barb_D]

Use "relationship" in this case.

[rappiolla]

Use "relationship" in this case.

Thank you.

So, using "relation" in this case would be wrong. If it can be explained with clear-cut examples I'd appreciate it.

[bianca]

'relation' - as in:

in relation to - in/with regard to, vis-a-vis

Thought is freedom in relation to what one does.

These should be assessed in relation to their meeting the goals.


relationship - the condition of being related (to smth/smb)


...the relationship between matter and life.
...living in a healthy/loving relationship...