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Relative Definition & Meaning

1. A person who is connected by blood or marriage.

Example: My aunt is a relative of mine.

2. Something that is considered in relation to something else.

Example: The size of the cup is relative to the amount of liquid it can hold.

3. A measurement or comparison that is expressed in relation to something else.

Example: The speed limit is relative to the type of road and its surroundings.

4. A term used to describe something that is dependent on certain conditions or circumstances.

Example: The success of the project is relative to the amount of effort put in by the team.

5. A term used to describe something that is not absolute or fixed.

Example: The truth is relative to one's perspective and experiences.

Examples of the word relative used in sentences.

  • The weather today is relative to the season. (Weather)
  • The price of groceries has increased relative to last year. (Economy)
  • The cost of living in this city is relative to the job opportunities available. (Career)
  • In my opinion, learning a new language is relative to our success in life. (Education)
  • My relative is coming to visit me tomorrow. (Family)
  • In some cultures, it's considered rude to talk about personal matters with distant relatives.
  • My relative lives in Spain, so we don't get to see each other very often.
  • My sister-in-law is technically not a blood relative, but I still consider her family.
  • It's important to have a good relationship with your relatives, even if you don't always see eye to eye.
  • My favorite relative is my grandma because she tells the best stories.
  • Some people believe that your genetics plays a significant role in determining your relative risk for developing certain diseases.
  • She's my distant relative, but we still keep in touch through social media.
  • In order to understand how the economy has changed over time, it's important to examine the relative prices of goods and services.
  • The relative increase in the number of people using public transportation in recent years suggests that public opinion is starting to shift towards more eco-friendly lifestyle choices.
  • My relative lives in the city center, and she loves to explore all the different cafes and shops.
  • The cost of living in this city is relative to the average income of its residents.
  • The relative success of our project can be attributed to the dedication of our team.
  • As a relative newcomer to the company, I'm still learning the ropes.
  • My cousin is my closest relative, and we have always been very close.
  • It's important to keep in mind that beauty is relative and can vary from person to person.
  • My relative success as a writer has been thanks to my perseverance and passion.
  • Despite being my relative, I can't stand his constant negativity.
  • In terms of geography, Australia is my nearest relative country.
  • The patient's condition was stable, but his relative anxiety about the surgery was palpable.
  • It's fascinating to discover the relative brevity of human history compared to the vastness of the cosmos.
  • As a relative of the deceased, she knew that it was her responsibility to make the funeral arrangements.
  • The relative humidity in the room was so high that her hair was starting to frizz.
  • My cousin is a relative newcomer to the city, but she has already found a great job and made many new friends.
  • It was difficult to determine the relative importance of each factor in the success of the project.
  • The expert panel agreed that the relative stability of the economy would continue for the next few years.
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