Relative: meaning, definitions and examples

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relative

 

[ หˆrษ›l.ษ™.tษชv ]

Noun / Adjective
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Adjective

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.
Context #3 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น parente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเคฟเคถเฅเคคเฅ‡เคฆเคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Verwandter

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kerabat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะพะดะธั‡

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ krewny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฆชๆˆš (ใ—ใ‚“ใ›ใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท parent

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pariente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท akrabasฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์นœ์ฒ™ (์นœ์ฒ™)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ุฑูŠุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™รญbuznรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prรญbuznรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไบฒๆˆš (qฤซnqฤซ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sorodnik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skyldmenni

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ัƒั‹ั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒแƒ—แƒ”แƒกแƒแƒ•แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qohum

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pariente

Etymology

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.

See also: interrelated, relatable, relating, relation, relations, relationship, relatively, unrelated.

Word Frequency Rank

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