relative
adjective (CONNECTED) /ˈrel.ə.tɪv/
/-t̬ɪv/ formalDefinition
relative to C2 If something is relative to something else, it changes according to the speed or level of the other thing: The amount of petrol a car uses is relative to its speed.Linking and relatingRegarding and concerning › If something is relative to a particular subject, it is connected with it: Are these documents relative to the discussion?Linking and relatingRegarding and concerning
(Definition of relative adjective (CONNECTED) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- -al suffix
- appertain to sth phrasal verb
- applicable adjective
- application noun (RELATION TO)
- apply verb (RELATE TO)
- associated adjective
- attach sth to sth phrasal verb
- connect verb (RELATE)
- connection noun (JOIN)
- connection noun (RELATION)
- contextual adjective
- contextualize verb
- interrelate verb
- interrelationship noun
- leveller noun
- match sth/sb up phrasal verb
- pertain to sth phrasal verb
- tie-up noun (CONNECTION)
- twin verb
- weld verb (JOIN PEOPLE)
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