Relative - definition of relative by The Free Dictionary Define relative relative synonyms, relative pronunciation, relative translation, English dictionary definition of relative adj 1 Considered in comparison or relation to something else: an animal with a large brain relative to body size; the relative quiet of the suburbs
RELATIVE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary If you say that something is relative, you mean that it needs to be considered and judged in relation to other things Fitness is relative; one must always ask 'Fit for what?' Truth is relative
relative - WordReference. com Dictionary of English adj considered or measured in relation to something else; comparative:[before a noun] the relative merits of gas and electric heating existing or having meaning only by relation to something else: Standards of good or bad are relative to the society in which one lives
RELATIVE Definition Meaning | Dictionary. com RELATIVE definition: a person who is connected with another or others by blood or marriage See examples of relative used in a sentence