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relative

1 of 2adjective
/ˈrɛlətɪv/
1

measured or judged in comparison to something else

B1
  • The cost of living in this city is relative to one's income.
  • His achievements are impressive in relative terms to his resources.
  • The size of the dog seems small, but it's relative to its breed.
  • The difficulty of the hike was relative to the fitness level of the participants.
  • The success of the project was relative to the effort put into it.
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2

properly related in size or degree or other measurable characteristics; usually followed by `to'

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3

(grammar) referring to a noun, clause or sentence that has come before