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relative
01
measured or judged in comparison to something else
Example
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.
His achievements are impressive in relative terms to his resources.
02
properly related in size or degree or other measurable characteristics; usually followed by `to'
03
(grammar) referring to a noun, clause or sentence that has come before
Relative
01
a family member who is related to us by blood or marriage
Example
My grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins are all my relatives.
In times of need, relatives often come together to support one another.
She 's a distant relative on my father 's side.
02
an animal or plant that bears a relationship to another (as related by common descent or by membership in the same genus)
Example
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.
His achievements are impressive in relative terms to his resources.
The cost of living in this city is relative to one's income.
The size of the dog seems small, but it's relative to its breed.
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