relative — A person who is connected to another by blood or marriage
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A person who is connected to another by blood or marriage
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈrelətɪv/
Example Sentences
- My weird uncle is the relative who always brings unusual gifts to family gatherings.
- The relative size of my homework pile compared to my free time is absolutely terrifying.
- She discovered a long-lost relative through a DNA testing service.
relative
NOUN[/ˈrelətɪv/]
A person who is connected to another by blood or marriage
The damage looked severe — but relative to last year's disaster, it was minor.
Every relative carries a piece of the family narrative.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'relativus', meaning 'having reference or relation to something', derived from 'relatus' (brought back, related), the past participle of 'referre' (to bring back, refer).
Breakdown
relate (from Latin referre, to refer/relate) + -ive (adjective suffix indicating a quality or characteristic) = relative
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My weird uncle is the relative who always brings unusual gifts to family gatherings.”
“The relative size of my homework pile compared to my free time is absolutely terrifying.”
“She discovered a long-lost relative through a DNA testing service.”
“The relative quiet of the library was perfect for studying.”
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