relative

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈrɛl.ə.tɪv/

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Adjective

Positive relative

Comparative more relative

Superlative most relative

1. Compared to something else.

   I feel good relative to yesterday.

2. If something is relative it could be the way it is in different amounts.

   We use a relative measure for sound.

   Hot is relative, hot to you might be cold to me.

Related words

• relatively
• relativity
• relate

Noun

Singular relative

Plural relatives

1. (countable) Someone you are related to, a member of your family.

   My relatives came to visit last night.

Related words

• relationship