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- [rel-uh-tiv-lee]
- /ˈrɛl ə tɪv li/
- /ˈrelətɪvli/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [rel-uh-tiv-lee]
- /ˈrɛl ə tɪv li/
Definitions of relatively word
- adverb relatively in a relative manner: a relatively small difference. 1
- adverb relatively Archaic. with reference (usually followed by to). in proportion (usually followed by to). 1
- adverb relatively Relatively means to a certain degree, especially when compared with other things of the same kind. 0
- adverb relatively in comparison or relation to something else; not absolutely 0
- adverb relatively in a relative manner; in relation to or compared with something else; not absolutely 0
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Origin of relatively
First appearance:
before 1555 One of the 31% oldest English words
First recorded in 1555-65; relative + -ly
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Relatively
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
relatively popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
relatively usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for relatively
adv relatively
- a little — small in size; not big; not large; tiny: a little desk in the corner of the room.
- all but — All but a particular person or thing means everyone or everything except that person or thing.
- almost — You use almost to indicate that something is not completely the case but is nearly the case.
- approximately — close to; around; roughly or in the region of
- as good as — 'As good as' can be used to mean 'almost.'
adverb relatively
- analogously — having analogy; corresponding in some particular: A brain and a computer are analogous.
- comparatively — in a comparative manner
- fairly — in a fair manner; justly or honestly; impartially.
- moderately — kept or keeping within reasonable or proper limits; not extreme, excessive, or intense: a moderate price.
- noticeably — attracting notice or attention; capable of being noticed: a noticeable lack of interest.
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