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Meaning of relative
The primary meaning of the word "relative" is something that is connected or associated with something else.
Etymology of relative
The word "relative" comes from the Latin "relativus", which is derived from "relatus", the past participle of "referre", meaning "to refer" or "to carry back"
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe a person or thing that is connected or associated with something else
Synonyms
comparable
related
relevant
associated
connected
allied
akin
kindred
analogous
similar
comparable
proportional
correlative
reciprocal
respective
contextual
conditional
dependent
comparative
contrasting
corresponding
complementary
congruent
consonant
concordant
consistent
harmonious
analogous
affinitive
cognate
cognative
congeneric
coordinate
fraternal
sororal
maternal
paternal
Definitions
- A person who is connected to another by blood, marriage, or adoption
- A thing that is connected or associated with something else
- A person or thing in a particular situation or context
- Grammar: a word that refers to a person or thing previously mentioned, such as 'who', 'which', or 'that'
Usage Examples
- My relative is visiting from out of town
- The relative importance of the issue was not clear
- The relative clause in the sentence provides more information about the noun
- The relative humidity in the room was very high
Antonyms
absolute
unrelated
disconnected
separate
independent
isolated
unassociated
dissimilar
disparate
distinct
different
unrelated
unconnected
detached
removed
severed
isolated
solo
unique
individual
singular
exclusive
peculiar
idiosyncratic
anomalous
aberrant