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relatives

rel·a·tive
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [rel-uh-tiv]
    • /ˈrɛl ə tɪv/
    • /ˈrel.ə.tɪv/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [rel-uh-tiv]
    • /ˈrɛl ə tɪv/

Definitions of relatives word

  • noun relatives a person who is connected with another or others by blood or marriage. 1
  • noun relatives something having, or standing in, some relation or connection to something else. 1
  • noun relatives something dependent upon external conditions for its specific nature, size, etc. (opposed to absolute). 1
  • noun relatives Grammar. a relative pronoun, adjective, or adverb. 1
  • adjective relatives considered in relation to something else; comparative: the relative merits of democracy and monarchy. 1
  • adjective relatives existing or having its specific nature only by relation to something else; not absolute or independent: Happiness is relative. 1
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Origin of relatives

First appearance:

before 1350
One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English relatif (noun) (< Middle French) < Late Latin relātīvus (adj.); see relate, -ive

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Parts of speech for Relatives

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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relatives popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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Synonyms for relatives

noun relatives

  • family — the children of one person or one couple collectively: We want a large family.
  • flesh and blood — offspring or relatives: one's own flesh and blood.
  • folks — Usually, folks. (used with a plural verb) people in general: Folks say there wasn't much rain last summer.
  • in-law — a relative by marriage.
  • inlaw — to restore (an outlaw) to the benefits and protection of the law.

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