Meaning of 'relative'

Find the meaning of the word ‘relative’

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Meaning of ‘relative’

4 definitions found.

relative

adjective

estimated by comparison

Synonyms: comparative

adjective

properly related in size or degree or other measurable characteristics

Synonyms: proportional

noun

an animal or plant that bears a relationship to another (as related by common descent or by membership in the same genus)

Synonyms: congeneric

noun

a person related by blood or marriage

Example: "police are searching for relatives of the deceased"

Synonyms: relation

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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