relatively
ˈrɛlətɪvli
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Definition of relatively - Reverso English Dictionary

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Adverb

1.
comparisonin comparison to something else
  • The test was relatively easy compared to last year's.
comparatively rather somewhat
2.
partial truthused to say something is true to some extent
  • The article is relatively accurate..
comparatively partially somewhat
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Expressions with relatively

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when compared to something else
Relatively speaking, this task is easier than the last one.
having no common factors with a specified number except 1
The number 9 is relatively prime to 16.

Origin of relatively

Latin, relativus (related)

Terms with relatively included in their meaning

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lightadj.
weight
weighing relatively little
quickly
in a relatively short time
largeadj.
size
of considerable or relatively great size
time
for a relatively long duration
physical trait
having a relatively large mouth
vision condition
unable to see things clearly unless they are relatively close
food
type of relatively hard, off-white or orange cheese originating from Cheddar, England
geography
area of relatively level high ground

Examples of relatively in a sentence

  • Relatively speaking, the new model is more efficient.
  • The movie was relatively entertaining.
  • The weather is relatively mild for this time of year.

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  1. French:relativement, assez, ...
  2. German:relativ, teilweise, ...
  3. Italian:relativamente, in parte, ...
  4. Spanish:relativamente, en parte, ...
  5. Portuguese:relativamente, ...
  6. Chinese:相对地, ...
  7. Japanese:比較的, 比較的に, ...
  8. Arabic:نِسْبِيًّا, نِسْبِيًّا, ...
  9. Hebrew:יַחֲסִית, ...
  10. Russian:относительно, отчасти, ...
  11. Ukrainian:відносно, ...
  12. Hindi:अपेक्षाकृत, काफी हद तक, ...
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