relative

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Preposition 1.4 Adjective 1.4.1 Antonyms 1.4.2 Translations 1.5 Noun 1.5.1 Synonyms 1.5.2 Translations 1.6 Related terms 1.7 See also 2 French 2.1 Pronunciation 2.2 Adjective 3 Italian 3.1 Adjective

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

From Latin relativus, adjective form with suffix -ivus, from relatus, perfect passive participle of referre, literally carry again, from prefix re-, again + ferre, bear or carry, from PIE ??

[edit] Pronunciation

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[edit] Preposition

relative

1. Relating to, being relevant towards.

[edit] Adjective

relative (not comparable)

1. not absolute; connected to or depending on something else

[edit] Antonyms

• absolute

[edit] Translations

[edit] Noun

relative (plural relatives)

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

[edit] Synonyms

• See also Wikisaurus:relative

[edit] Translations

[edit] Related terms

• relate
• relation
• relationship
• relativism
• relativity

[edit] See also

aunt brother cousin father godparent grandchild granddaughter

grandson great-grandchild great-grandparent in-law mother niece

nephew parent refer referral sister stepdaughter stepson uncle

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[edit] French

[edit] Pronunciation

• IPA: /ʁəlativ/

[edit] Adjective

relative f.

1. Feminine form of relatif.

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[edit] Italian

[edit] Adjective

relative pl.

1. Feminine form of relativo.