relative

//ˈrɛlətɪv//
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Noun

relativeSingular
relativesPlural
1

A person connected by blood or marriage; a family member

Most of my relatives live in the same city.

Adjective

relativeCanonical form
more relativeComparative
most relativeSuperlative
1

Considered in relation or in proportion to something else; not absolute

The relative importance of each factor depends on the situation.

2

Existing or having its specific nature only by relation to something else; not independent or absolute

Beauty is relative and depends on personal taste.

3

Comparative or respective; having relation to

We need to consider the relative merits of each proposal.

Antonym