relative in Latin
relative in Latin is relātīvus, relativus, cognāta — relative means considered in comparison with something else, rather than in absolute terms.
relative in Latin
relātīvus
Connected to or depending on something else; comparative.
relativus
Connected to or depending on something else; comparative.
cognāta
Someone connected by blood, marriage, or adoption; someone in the same family.
cognātus
Someone connected by blood, marriage, or adoption; someone in the same family.
propinqua
Someone connected by blood, marriage, or adoption; someone in the same family.
propinquus
Someone connected by blood, marriage, or adoption; someone in the same family.
What does "relative" mean?
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adjective Considered in comparison with something else, rather than in absolute terms.
"The country's relative wealth has grown compared to its neighbours."
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adjective Directly relevant or connected to a particular subject.
"Please bring any documents relative to the case."
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noun A family member, connected by blood, marriage, or adoption.
"Only close relatives were invited to the small ceremony."
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relative in a sentence
- The country's relative wealth has grown compared to its neighbours.
- She lives in relative comfort now, though nothing like the luxury she once had.
- Please bring any documents relative to the case.
- The judge asked for all facts relative to the accident.
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What is "relative" in Latin?
"relative" in Latin is relātīvus, relativus, cognāta. relative means: Considered in comparison with something else, rather than in absolute terms.
How do you use "relative" in a sentence?
Example: "The country's relative wealth has grown compared to its neighbours." In Latin, "relative" is relātīvus, relativus, cognāta.
Are there other ways to say "relative" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 6 translations listed for "relative": relātīvus, relativus, cognāta, cognātus, propinqua, propinquus.
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