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relativelyin comparison with something else; to a certain degree

Part of speech: ADVERB

Definition: in comparison with something else; to a certain degree

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈreləˌtɪvli/

Korean meaning: 상대적으로, 비교적으로, 어느 정도

Korean pronunciation: **렐**러티블리

Example Sentences

  • My cooking skills are relatively good... if you compare them to a microwave's.
  • The project was completed relatively quickly thanks to good teamwork.
  • House prices in this area are relatively affordable for Seoul standards.

relatively

ADVERB

//ˈreləˌtɪvli//

in comparison with something else; to a certain degree

relatively concept
💡 Concept

in comparison with something else; to a certain degree

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relatively rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Growing relatively slowly, but comparatively better with alternative methods!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈreləˌtɪvli/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈreləˌtɪvli/

🌳Etymology

Rootrelative
Suffix--ly

Origin

From Latin 'relativus' meaning 'having relation or reference to,' derived from 'relatus' (past participle of 'referre' meaning 'to bring back' or 'to relate'). The word entered English via Old French 'relatif'.

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🎵Rhyme

comparativelyalternativelynegatively
comparatively
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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My cooking skills are relatively good... if you compare them to a microwave's.

The project was completed relatively quickly thanks to good teamwork.

House prices in this area are relatively affordable for Seoul standards.

😄 Fun example

I'm relatively tall... when I'm sitting next to my 5-year-old nephew.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

comparativelysomewhatfairlyrathermoderately

Antonyms

absolutelycompletelyentirely

Related

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