relating
/ɹɪˈleɪtɪŋ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: relatings
Meaning · English
The act of relating, or forming or identifying relationships; relation.
Noun
Examples
Such a dynamic, biological concept of consciousness as reflecting ever-shifting 'global mappings' in the brain, ceaseless relatings of current perceptions to past mappings, has been articulated with great force recently, by Gerald Edelman.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “relating” mean?
The act of relating, or forming or identifying relationships; relation.
Is “relating” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.