Relative
/ˈrɛlətɪv/
Definitions
- (adj.) Considered in relation or in proportion to something else.
The risks are high relative to the benefits.
- (n.) A person connected by blood or marriage; a family member.
She invited all her relatives to the wedding.
Forms
- relatives
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Commentary
As an adjective, 'relative' often functions to compare or qualify; as a noun, it denotes family connections. Context clarifies usage.
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