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]
(..) Christmas and New Year all rolled into one. Every zipperhead in Nam, North and South, will be banging gongs... ...barking at the moon and visiting his dead relatives. Right. Ann-Margret and entourage are due here neXt week. I want someone on the airfield and stick with her for a couple of days. (..)1987 Full Metal Jacket