relative
/ˈrel·ə·t̬ɪv/ adj [not gradable] (COMPARED WITH)Definition
› as judged or measured in comparison with something else: We considered the relative merits of flying to Washington or taking the train. Relative to (= Considering) birthweight, the newborns were doing well. relatively /ˈrel·ə·t̬ɪv·li/ adv [not gradable] › The stereo was relatively inexpensive.
(Definition of relative adj (COMPARED WITH) from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary
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related adj
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related adj CONNECT
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relation n 1
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relation n 2
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relationship n
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relative clause n
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relative n FAMILY
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relative pronoun n
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relativity n
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relax v
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