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)

Positive
relative

Comparative
not comparable

Superlative
none (absolute)

  1. Relevant; pertinent
  2. Connected to or depending on something else; not absolute; comparative.
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Singular
relative

Plural
relatives

relative (plural relatives)

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

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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.