relative
Example Sentences
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Those groups must be positioned with the correct orientation, or stereochemistry, relative to the rest of the molecule.
From Science Daily
West Ham's appointment of Guarino, a relative unknown in England, is a bold move.
From BBC
Its host star is bright, the brown dwarf sits at an ideal position, and at the Roman Coronagraph's operating wavelengths it will appear faint enough relative to its star to properly evaluate the new technology.
From Science Daily
This time, his relatives fear he is dead.
Older relatives often want shared traditions; younger people want autonomy and novelty, especially in the YouTube age.
From BBC
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