spatial relation
ˈspeɪʃəl rɪˈleɪʃən
Definition

Definition of spatial relation - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
positionTECH.how something is placed in spaceTECH.
  • The spatial relation of the planets is fascinating.
spatial arrangement
2.
geometryTECH.positioning of objects in space relative to each otherTECH.
  • The spatial relation between the two buildings is crucial.
spatial arrangement
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Expressions with spatial

spatial awarenessn.
ability to notice positions and distances of objects in surrounding space
Good spatial awareness helps drivers judge gaps between cars accurately.
spatial planningn.
public process of deciding how land and space are arranged and used
The city invested in spatial planning to manage future growth and transport needs.
spatial arrangementn.
positioning of items relative to each other
The spatial arrangement of the exhibits enhanced the museum experience.
spatial frequencyn.
rate at which object details vary in space
Higher spatial frequency in the image reveals finer details.
spatial perceptionn.
mental ability to notice and understand positions and distances in space
Good spatial perception helps drivers judge gaps between moving cars.
spatial propertyn.
attribute concerning the dimensions or size of an area
The spatial property of the park includes its total area.

Expressions with relation

poor relationn.
person seen as less important in a group
In the family, he felt like a poor relation.
bear no relationv.
have no connection or similarity to something
His statement bears no relation to the facts.
bear little relation tov.
have almost no connection or similarity with something
His story bears little relation to the truth.
blood relationn.
person related by birth not marriage
She discovered she had a blood relation in the city.
no relationn.
lack of family or other connection between people or things
John Smith and Mary Smith are no relation.
professional relationn.
interaction based on job roles and responsibilities
A professional relation between a manager and an employee is crucial for productivity.
business relationn.
connection between business entities for mutual benefit
The two companies have a strong business relation.
in relation toprep.
concerning or referring to something specific
The book discusses various theories in relation to climate change.
personal relationn.
relationship involving private or intimate aspects
They shared a deep personal relation that was hard to describe.
sexual relationn.
sexual activity involving intercourse between individuals
The court case involved details of their sexual relation.

Terms related to spatial relation

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spacespaciousspatiallyalignmentarrangementconfigurationlayoutlocationorientationplacementpositioningdistance

Terms with spatial relation included in their meaning

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in front ofprep.
spatial relation
located directly ahead of, or within someone's view or presence

Examples of spatial relation in a sentence

  • Understanding spatial relation is crucial in architecture.
  • Understanding spatial relation is key in interior design.
  • The artist plays with spatial relation in his sculptures.

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  1. French:relation spatiale, ...
  2. German:räumliche Anordnung, räumliche Beziehung, ...
  3. Italian:relazione spaziale, disposizione spaziale, ...
  4. Spanish:relación espacial, ...
  5. Portuguese:relação espacial, ...
  6. Chinese:空间关系, ...
  7. Japanese:空間的関係, ...
  8. Arabic:العلاقة المكانية, عَلَاقَة مَكَانِيَّة, ...
  9. Hebrew:יַחַס מֶרְחָבִי, קֶשֶׁר מֶרְחָבִי, ...
  10. Russian:пространственное отношение, пространственная связь, ...
  11. Ukrainian:просторове розташування, просторове відношення, ...
  12. Hindi:स्थानिक संबंध, ...

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