Relatively: meaning, definitions and examples

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relatively

[ ˈrɛl.ə.tɪv.li ]

^{Context #1}

in comparison to something else

To a moderate degree; somewhat; fairly.

Synonyms

comparatively, fairly, reasonably

Examples of usage

The new model is relatively more expensive than the old one.
She was relatively unknown before her breakthrough role in the movie.

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in proportion to something else

In relation or proportion to something else.

Synonyms

commensurately, correspondingly, proportionately

Examples of usage

The cost of living in this city is relatively high compared to the national average.
The company has relatively few employees compared to its competitors.

Translations

Translations of the word "relatively" in other languages:

🇵🇹 relativamente

🇮🇳 सापेक्ष रूप से

🇩🇪 relativ

🇮🇩 relatif

🇺🇦 відносно

🇵🇱 stosunkowo

🇯🇵 比較的に

🇫🇷 relativement

🇪🇸 relativamente

🇹🇷 nispeten

🇰🇷 상대적으로

🇸🇦 نسبيًا

🇨🇿 relativně

🇸🇰 relatívne

🇨🇳 相对地

🇸🇮 relativno

🇮🇸 hlutfallslega

🇰🇿 салыстырмалы түрде

🇬🇪 შედარებით

🇦🇿 nisbətən

🇲🇽 relativamente

Word origin

The word 'relatively' comes from the Latin word 'relativus' meaning 'related, connected'. It entered the English language in the late 16th century. The adverb form of 'relative' emphasizes the comparison or proportion between things, indicating a sense of relationship or connection.