Meaning
concerning or about something
Primary Function
Prepositional phrase collocation (topic)
Communicative Purpose
To introduce a subject or connection
Pattern
in relation to
Core Structure
in relation to
Função primária
Prepositional phrase collocation (topic)
Propósito comunicativo
To introduce a subject or connection
Situações de gatilho
Formal documents, academic papers, meetings
Contextos
Academic, professional, formal
Padrão
in relation to
Estrutura central
in relation to
Slots de substituição
noun phrase that denotes the thing being related
Colocados típicos
- discussed
- considered
- analysed
- position
Substituições comuns
- with respect to
- regarding
- concerning
Erros comuns
using "relationship" instead of "relation", e.g., "in relationship to"
Similar / contraste
with respect to, vis-à-vis, as for
Interferências
Avoid using "relationship" (e.g., "in relationship to") because it conveys a different nuance and is less common.
Família do chunk
- with regard to
- as regards
- pertaining to
Nuance
Formal; used to specify scope or connection between concepts.
Efeito pragmático
Academic tone indicating that the speaker will refer back to another topic when discussing something else.
Dica de memória
"In relation to" – means about or concerning something.
Nota
This prepositional phrase is commonly used in academic and professional contexts to establish a connection or reference between different topics or elements.
Upgrade path
about → concerning → in direct relation to
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