relative

[rel-uh-tiv] / ˈrɛl ə tɪv /

ADJECTIVE

comparative, respective

Synonyms

STRONGEST

analogous corresponding proportionate related

STRONG

contingent dependent parallel reciprocal

WEAK

about allied approximate associated concerning conditional connected in regard to near referring relating to reliant with respect to

Antonyms

STRONGEST

dissimilar unlike unrelated

STRONG

independent

WEAK

disproportionate irrelevant irrespective separate unequal

ADJECTIVE

pertinent, applicable

Synonyms

STRONGEST

STRONG

contingent dependent

WEAK

apposite appropriate appurtenant apropos germane pertaining referring relevant

Antonyms

WEAK

disproportionate irrelevant irrespective separate unequal unrelated

NOUN

member of a family

Synonyms

STRONGEST

aunt cousin father folk mother niece sibling uncle

STRONG

agnate blood brother-in-law cognate connection father-in-law folks grandparents in-laws kinsperson mother-in-law nephew relation sib sister-in-law stepbrother stepparent stepsister

WEAK

clansperson great-grandparents

Example Sentences

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To be sure, banks’ exposure is small relative to their total assets.

From The Wall Street Journal

Martin added that Ireland's economy enters the crisis from a position of "relative strength".

From BBC

It is considered the closest known hominoid relative to the lineage that eventually led to all living apes, including humans.

From Science Daily

Previous cases – such as payments to Holocaust victims – were resolved while many survivors, or their close relatives, were still alive.

From BBC

But he's also keen to point out that it's all relative.

From BBC