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]
(..) of mine again without my permission... I'll have you disbarred. - Friends? - I had authorization. - From where? - Downey's closest living relative. Ginny Miller. His aunt on his mother's side. You got authorization from Aunt Ginny? I gave her a call (..)1992 A Few Good Men
(..) if this thing goes to court... they won't need a lawyer, they'll need a priest. No, they'll need a lawyer. Dawson's family's been contacted. Downey's closest living relative is Ginny Miller, his aunt. She hasn't been contacted yet. Would you like me to take care of that? If you feel like it. (..)1992 A Few Good Men