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   Rel·a·tive

   /ˈrelədiv/

   

   adjective

   • 1. considered in relation or in proportion to something else: "the relative effectiveness of the various mechanisms is not known" Similar comparativerespectivecomparablecorrelativeparallelcorrespondingreciprocalOpposite absolute
   • ▪ existing or possessing a specified characteristic only in comparison to something else; not absolute: "she went down the steps into the relative darkness of the dining room" Similar moderatereasonablea fair degree ofconsiderablesomecomparativequalifiedmodifiedin/by comparisonOpposite greatcomplete
   • 2. denoting a pronoun, determiner, or adverb that refers to an expressed or implied antecedent and attaches a subordinate clause to it, e.g. which, who.
   • ▪ (of a clause) attached to an antecedent by a relative word.
   • 3. (of major and minor keys) having the same key signature.
   • 4. (of a service rank) corresponding in grade to another in a different service.

   noun

   • 1. a person connected by blood or marriage: "much of my time is spent visiting relatives"
   • ▪ a species related to another by common origin: "the plant is a relative of ivy"
   • 2. a relative pronoun, determiner, or adverb.
   • 3. a term, thing, or concept that is dependent on something else.

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French relatif, -ive, from late Latin relativus ‘having reference or relation’ (see relate).

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   What is the difference between compared with and relative to?

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   What does'relative' mean in English?

   • late Middle English: from Old French relatif, -ive, from late Latin relativus 'having reference or relation' (see relate ). considered in relation or in proportion to something else: . Meaning, pronunciation and example sentences, English to English reference content.

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   Relative definition: a person who is connected with another or others by blood or marriage. See examples of RELATIVE used in a sentence.

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   RELATIVE definition: 1. a member of your family: 2. compared to other similar things or people: 3. when compared to…. Learn more.

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   Relative definition, a person who is connected with another or others by blood or marriage. See more.

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   The succession passed to the nearest surviving relative. an intimate reception for close friends and relatives; an organization that helps people who have lost relatives (= whose relatives have died) people who care for a sick or disabled relative; the increase in dependent elderly relatives; I have close relatives.

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   How to use relative in a sentence. a word referring grammatically to an antecedent; a thing having a relation to or connection with or necessary dependence on another thing… See the full definition

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   noun. 1 a person connected by blood or marriage: much of my time is spent visiting relatives. More example sentences Synonyms. 1.1 a species related to another by common origin: the plant is a relative of ivy. More example sentences. 2 Grammar a relative pronoun, determiner, or adverb. Example sentences.

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   1. In relative terms, the mountain is quite high. 2. Relative to his age, he is exceptionally talented. 3. The importance of the issue is relative to context. 4. She felt a sense of relief relative to her anxiety. 5. The costs may vary relative to your location. 6. The concept of fairness is relative to cultural norms. 7.