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- Dictionaryrelatively/ˈrɛlətɪvli/
adverb
- 1. in relation, comparison, or proportion to something else: "they were very poor, but, relatively speaking, they had been lucky"
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RELATIVELY definition: 1. quite good, bad, etc. in comparison with other similar things or with what you expect: 2. said…. Learn more.
The meaning of RELATIVELY is to a relative degree or extent : somewhat. How to use relatively in a sentence.
Relatively means to a certain degree, especially when compared with other things of the same kind. The amounts needed are relatively small. In comparison or relation to something else; not absolutely.... Click for English pronunciations, examples sentences, video.
RELATIVELY meaning: 1. quite good, bad, etc. in comparison with other similar things or with what you expect: 2. said…. Learn more.
Use relatively when you want to make a statement about something compared to something else. After a zero degree day, 30 degrees might feel relatively warm. This adverb has to do with how things stack up next to each other.
Definition of relatively adverb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. to a fairly large degree, especially in comparison to something else. Lack of exercise is also a risk factor for heart disease but it's relatively small when compared with the others. I found the test relatively easy. These students had a relatively simple task.
RELATIVELY definition: quite, when compared to other things or people: . Learn more.
Relatively definition: in a relative manner. See examples of RELATIVELY used in a sentence.
Definition of relatively adverb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
in a relative manner: a relatively small difference. [Archaic.] with reference (usually fol. by to). in proportion (usually fol. by to). Synonyms: more or less, somewhat, moderately, fairly, reasonably, more...
