relative
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English
Etymology
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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Adjective
relative (not comparable)
- Relevant; pertinent
- Connected to or depending on something else; not absolute; comparative.
- (grammar) That relates to an antecedent
- (music) Having the same key but differing in being major or minor
Antonyms
Derived terms
- relative to
Noun
relative (plural relatives)
- Someone in the same family; someone connected by blood, marriage, or adoption.
Synonyms
- See also Wikisaurus:relative
Translations
someone in the same family; someone connected by blood, marriage, or adoption
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French
Pronunciation
- IPA: /ʁəlativ/
Adjective
relative f.
- Feminine form of relatif.
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Italian
Adjective
relative pl.
- Feminine form of relativo.
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Latin
Adjective
relātīve
- vocative masculine singular of relātīvus
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