relative

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From Latin relativus, from relatus, perfect passive participle of referre (to carry back, to ascribe), from re- (again) + ferre (to bear or carry)

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relative (not comparable)

  1. Relevant; pertinent
  2. Connected to or depending on something else; not absolute; comparative.
  3. (grammar) That relates to an antecedent
  4. (music) Having the same key but differing in being major or minor

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relative (plural relatives)

  1. Someone in the same family; someone connected by blood, marriage, or adoption.

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relative

  1. definite and plural of relativ

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relative

  1. relatively

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  • IPA: /ʁəlativ/

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relative f.

  1. feminine form of relatif

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relative pl.

  1. feminine form of relativo

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relātīve

  1. vocative masculine singular of relātīvus

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relative

  1. absolute definite natural masculine form of relativ.
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