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]
(..) lt's the Sackville-Bagginses. -I know you're in there! -They're after the house. They've never forgiven me for living this long. I've got to get away from these confounded relatives,hanging on the bell alI day... ...never giving me a moment's peace. I want to see mountains again. Mountains,Gandalf! (..)2001 The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring