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

  • (..) south We were going west, right, Brutus? Yes, My Lord, that is true. And we can not deviate from the path! Please, My Lord, help me. Help my relatives. Are women and children in danger Yes, most will not survive. Then I'll protect these people But... My Lord. The search will have to wait a little (..)
    2011 The Dragon Warrior