Representing M:N binary relationships

• M:N relationships are represented by two 1:M relationships.

• the relationship is itself an entity, called a composite entity (rectangle around the diamond)

• The composite entity often has its own attributes

CLASS

enrolls in

M

N

CLASS

enrolls in

M

M

Date

Mark

1

1

STUDENT

STUDENT

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