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Transitive relationship
a relationship type where if entity A relates to entity B and entity B relates to entity C, then entity A also relates to entity C, with the relationship type being consistent across all links in the chain
Why This Is a Definition
This definition precisely establishes the semantic boundary of 'transitive relationship' by identifying its genus (relationship type) and differentia (consistent relationship type across links with implied connection). It distinguishes transitive from non-transitive relationships and explicitly states that transitivity depends on relationship type consistency, not entity identity. This is central to the lesson's curriculum focus on understanding when relationships propagate.