relative

noun
UK: /ˈrelətɪv/
US: /ˈrelətɪv/

  1. A member of your family.

    1. My relative lives far away from me.
    2. I visited relatives during the holidays, but some couldn't make it.

  2. A thing that is connected with or depends on something else.

    1. The cost is relative to the quality.
    2. The decision's relative importance shifted as new information emerged.

Synonyms

relation connection comparative approximate
relative adjective

  1. Considered in relation to something else.

    1. The relative size of the rooms is small.
    2. The relative benefits of exercise and diet are hotly debated.

  2. Existing or possessing a characteristic only in comparison to something else; not absolute.

    1. We enjoyed relative peace after the storm.
    2. The investigation proceeded with relative speed given the complexities.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "relative" in English means: A member of your family., A thing that is connected with or depends on something else..

The phonetic transcription of "relative" is /ˈrelətɪv/ in British English and /ˈrelətɪv/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "relative": relation, connection, comparative, approximate.

Example usage of "relative": "My relative lives far away from me.". More examples on the page.