relationsign
nounUK /rɪˈleɪʃənˌsaɪn/
US /rɪˈleɪʃənˌsaɪn/
A relationsign is a sign that shows how two things are connected.
The arrow on the map is a relationsign that shows which town is next to the river.
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2. A symbol in math that shows how two numbers compare, like greater than or less than.
The teacher drew a relationsign between 5 and 3 to show that 5 is bigger.
3. A mark on a chart that shows how two groups are linked.
Each relationsign on the family tree connects a parent to a child.
4. A signal between people that shows how they feel about each other.
A smile can be a relationsign that says two friends are happy together.