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Relational vs Guarded - What's the difference?

relational | guarded |

As adjectives the difference between relational and guarded

is that relational is relating to relations while guarded is cautious; restrained.

As a verb guarded is

past tense of guard.

relational

English

Adjective

(-)
  • Relating to relations.
  • (computing) A database technology using tables and the principles set forth by Dr. Edgar F. Codd. (Contrary to popular notion, "relation" in this context refers to tables, and not linkages.)

    • guarded

    English

    Verb

    (head)
  • (guard)

    • Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Cautious; restrained.
  • Watched over; supervised.