Relative

Meaning

considered in comparison to something else; not absolute; comparative

a person who is part of your family

Example Sentences

The cost of living is relative to your income level.

He invited his close relatives to the wedding.

Synonyms

comparative, proportional, corresponding, respective, family member, kin, relation, descendant

Entry 1

comparative, proportional, corresponding, respective

Entry 2

family member, kin, relation, descendant

Antonyms

absolute, fixed, independent, unrelated, stranger, outsider, non-relative

Entry 1

absolute, fixed, independent, unrelated

Entry 2

stranger, outsider, non-relative

Collocations

relative importance, relative position, relative value, close relative, distant relative, family relative, maternal relative

Entry 1

relative importance, relative position, relative value

Entry 2

close relative, distant relative, family relative, maternal relative