Meaning of the word relative in English

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relative

US /ˈrel.ə.t̬ɪv/

UK /ˈrel.ə.t̬ɪv/

considered in relation or in proportion to something else

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The cost is relative to the quality.

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His success is relative to his efforts.

Synonym:

comparative proportional

Synonym:

absolute unconditional

having a connection with something

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These issues are relative to the main problem.

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The information is relative to the case.

Synonym:

relevant pertinent connected related

a person connected by blood or marriage

Example:

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All my relatives came to the family reunion.

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She is a distant relative of mine.

Synonym:

kinsman kinswoman family member relation

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relatively relative clause