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relative

[rel-uh-tiv] / ˈrɛl ə tɪv /
ADJECTIVE
comparative, respective
Synonyms
STRONGEST
analogous corresponding proportionate related
STRONG
contingent dependent parallel reciprocal
WEAK
about allied approximate associated concerning conditional connected in regard to near referring relating to reliant with respect to
Antonyms
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dissimilar unlike unrelated
STRONG
independent
WEAK
disproportionate irrelevant irrespective separate unequal
ADJECTIVE
pertinent, applicable
Synonyms
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related
STRONG
contingent dependent
WEAK
apposite appropriate appurtenant apropos germane pertaining referring relevant
Antonyms
WEAK
disproportionate irrelevant irrespective separate unequal unrelated
NOUN
member of a family
Synonyms
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aunt cousin father folk mother niece sibling uncle
STRONG
agnate blood brother-in-law cognate connection father-in-law folks grandparents in-laws kinsperson mother-in-law nephew relation sib sister-in-law stepbrother stepparent stepsister
WEAK
clansperson great-grandparents

Example Sentences

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S&P 500 banks trade at a roughly 20% price-to-book premium relative to S&P Mid Cap 400 banks, according to FactSet data.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

Weiss’ and Wright’s unique approach to dividends is to focus on blue-chip stocks’ relative rather than absolute yield.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

A relative drove him to the airport, and he got there in time to make his 10:40 a.m. connection to Chicago.

From Slate • Apr. 19, 2026

“It is therefore likely that a resumption of balance-sheet reduction warrants additional reductions in the federal-funds rate relative to baseline projections,” he said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026

Bliksem must be an elder relative, Nhamo decided.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer

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