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1. relative

adjective. ['ˈrɛlətɪv'] estimated by comparison; not absolute or complete.

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Etymology

  • relativus (Latin)
  • refero (Latin)

Rhymes with Relative

  • alternative
  • captive
  • causative
  • causative
  • cognitive
  • collaborative
  • collaborative
  • collective
  • combative
  • commemorative
  • commemorative
  • communicative
  • comparative
  • conductive
  • congestive
  • connective
  • constructive
  • consultative
  • contemplative
  • contraceptive

How do you pronounce relative?

Pronounce relative as ˈrɛlətɪv.

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4. relative

noun. ['ˈrɛlətɪv'] an animal or plant that bears a relationship to another (as related by common descent or by membership in the same genus).

Etymology

  • relativus (Latin)
  • refero (Latin)

5. relative

adjective. ['ˈrɛlətɪv'] properly related in size or degree or other measurable characteristics; usually followed by `to'.

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Etymology

  • relativus (Latin)
  • refero (Latin)