> [!tldr] **A transitive relationship is one in which if A relates to B in a certain way, and B also relates to C with the same relationship, then A _also_ relates to C in the same way.*** ‘Transitive’ relationships are such that, if it applies between successive members of a sequence it **must** also apply between any two members taken in order. > [!example] Transitive relationship examples: > - If A is the same color as B, and B is the same color as C, then A and C are the same color. > - If A > B & B > C, then A > C **** # More ## Source Oxford American Dictionary (via Siri) ## Related - [[Classification vs Generalization]] - [[Ontology Relationship Characteristics]]