Relative: meaning, definitions and examples

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relative

[ ˈrɛl.ə.tɪv ]

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family

A person connected by blood or marriage; a member of one's family.

Synonyms

family member, kin, relation

Examples of usage

He is my relative, we are cousins.
She invited all her relatives to the wedding.
Our relatives are coming over for dinner tonight.

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comparison

Considered in relation to something else; comparative.

Synonyms

comparative, corresponding, proportional

Examples of usage

This is a relative term, it depends on the context.
She is relatively taller than her sister.
The cost of living is relative to the income.

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physics

A person connected by blood or marriage; a member of one's family.

Synonyms

connected, related

Examples of usage

In physics, time is a relative concept.
Einstein's theory of relativity revolutionized our understanding of the universe.

Translations

Translations of the word "relative" in other languages:

🇵🇹 parente

🇮🇳 रिश्तेदार

🇩🇪 Verwandter

🇮🇩 kerabat

🇺🇦 родич

🇵🇱 krewny

🇯🇵 親戚 (しんせき)

🇫🇷 parent

🇪🇸 pariente

🇹🇷 akrabası

🇰🇷 친척 (친척)

🇸🇦 قريب

🇨🇿 příbuzný

🇸🇰 príbuzný

🇨🇳 亲戚 (qīnqī)

🇸🇮 sorodnik

🇮🇸 skyldmenni

🇰🇿 туыс

🇬🇪 ნათესავი

🇦🇿 qohum

🇲🇽 pariente

Word origin

The word 'relative' originated from the Latin word 'relativus', meaning 'having reference or relation'. It has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to something considered in relation to something else. Over time, its usage expanded to include family members and connections in physics. The concept of relativity has played a significant role in various fields, from family relationships to scientific theories.