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relative

adjective as in pertinent, applicable

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Example Sentences

Paul called out Mexican super middleweight Canelo Álvarez, asking for a match that is extremely unlikely to happen given the boxers' relative stature in the sport.

From Salon

The model allows decision makers to adjust the relative weight given to different priorities, such as human health, economic damage or habitat loss.

Ms Fatima, who watched the demolition on her own phone from a relative's house, remembers going numb.

From BBC

People may be referred for the test by their GP if cancer runs in their family, if a relative has a faulty gene or if they have a Jewish grandparent.

From BBC

From her relative solitude, Raducanu has been thrust back into the energetic team environment.

From BBC

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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