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relationship relationship /riːˈleɪʃənˌʃɪp/

noun

() A relation between people; ('relationship' is often used where 'relation' would serve, as in 'the relationship between inflation and unemployment', but the preferred usage of 'relationship' is for human relations or states of relatedness) ( human relationship , relationship )
a relation between people; ('relationship' is often used where 'relation' would serve, as in 'the relationship between inflation and unemployment', but the preferred usage of 'relationship' is for human relations or states of relatedness)
The relationship between mothers and their children
the relationship between mothers and their children
() A state of connectedness between people (especially an emotional connection) ( relationship )
a state of connectedness between people (especially an emotional connection)
He didn't want his wife to know of the relationship
he didn't want his wife to know of the relationship
() A state involving mutual dealings between people, parties or countries ( relationship )
a state involving mutual dealings between people, parties or countries
Their relationship blossomed into a deep and meaningful connection.
Their relationship blossomed into a deep and meaningful connection.
(anthropology) relatedness or connection by blood or marriage or adoption ( family relationship , relationship , kinship )
(anthropology) relatedness or connection by blood or marriage or adoption

modulation modulation /ˌmɑːdʒəˈleɪʃən/

noun

() A musical passage moving from one key to another ( transition , modulation )
a musical passage moving from one key to another
() (electronics) the transmission of a signal by using it to vary a carrier wave; changing the carrier's amplitude, frequency or phase ( modulation )
(electronics) the transmission of a signal by using it to vary a carrier wave; changing the carrier's amplitude, frequency or phase
The modulation of the radio signal ensured clear communication even at great distances.
The modulation of the radio signal ensured clear communication even at great distances.
The act of modifying or adjusting according to due measure and proportion (as with regard to artistic effect) ( modulation )
the act of modifying or adjusting according to due measure and proportion (as with regard to artistic effect)
A manner of speaking in which the loudness, pitch or tone of the voice is modified ( inflection , modulation )
a manner of speaking in which the loudness, pitch or tone of the voice is modified
Rise and fall of the voice pitch ( modulation , pitch contour , intonation )
rise and fall of the voice pitch
The singer's intonation added emotion and depth to the song.
The singer's intonation added emotion and depth to the song.

unorthodoxy unorthodoxy /ˌʌnɔːrˈθɒdɒksi/

noun

The quality of being unorthodox ( heterodoxy , unorthodoxy )
the quality of being unorthodox
A belief that rejects the orthodox tenets of a religion ( heresy , unorthodoxy )
a belief that rejects the orthodox tenets of a religion
Any opinions or doctrines at variance with the official or orthodox position ( heresy , heterodoxy , unorthodoxy )
any opinions or doctrines at variance with the official or orthodox position

sanctuary sanctuary /ˈsæŋktʃuːˌɛri/

noun

Area around the altar of a church for the clergy and choir; often enclosed by a lattice or railing ( bema , sanctuary , chancel )
area around the altar of a church for the clergy and choir; often enclosed by a lattice or railing
The choir stood in the chancel, singing hymns during the service.
The choir stood in the chancel, singing hymns during the service.
A shelter from danger or hardship ( asylum , refuge , sanctuary )
a shelter from danger or hardship
A consecrated place where sacred objects are kept ( sanctuary )
a consecrated place where sacred objects are kept

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