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relative
01
measured or judged in comparison to something else
Examples
The cost of living in this city is relative to one's income.
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
Examples
My grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins are all my relatives.
We invited all our relatives to the family reunion.
02
an animal or plant that bears a relationship to another (as related by common descent or by membership in the same genus)
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