relative

Definition

  • noun: a member of your family
  • noun: a word referring grammatically to an antecedent
  • used of major and minor keys and scales
  • synonyms: referring, respecting, pertaining

Examples

  • What are the 'relative' advantages of the different methods? [=what are the advantages of each method compared to the others?]

  • The car might seem expensive, but 'it's all relative'. [=the car is expensive compared to some cars but not to other cars]

  • I'm a 'relative' newcomer to the area. [=I am not really new to the area but I am more of a newcomer than many people]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) easy to navigate the sea. He knew. He had to. If he did, he should have told the people. Everyone lost relatives. Fathers and uncles, sons and daughters. They would have demanded revenge. That is why he didn't tell them. - What do you mean? - It was a waste of time. (..)
    2016 TvShow: Vikings Title: The Last Ship Season: 4 Episode 10