relatively

Meanings

• adverb

  expressing or involving degrees or comparisons; comparative

  - "She is relatively young for her position."
  - "The price is relatively high for this product."

• adverb

  to a considerable degree or extent; fairly; rather

  - "He is relatively fit for his age."
  - "She is relatively experienced for a new graduate."

• preposition

  in relation to; concerning; about

  - "The issue is relatively simple."
  - "The matter is relatively unimportant."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with relatively
complimentarily , absolutely , humbly , relentlessly , comprehensively

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Variants

List of all variants of relatively that leads to same result
relatively , relatively speaking , relatively prime

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

mid 15th century. From relatif, present participle of relater 'connect, relate', from Latin relat- 'bound back', from re- 'back' + latus 'extended, spread out'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The term 'relatively' is used in physics to describe the relationship between two quantities that are changing at different rates.

2. In mathematics, 'relatively prime' numbers have no common factors other than 1.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. comparative: A form of an adjective that indicates the degree or extent to which something is greater or lesser than another.

2. superlative: A form of an adjective that indicates the highest degree or extent of something.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Relatively has been used in literature and art to convey comparisons and relationships. In music, the term is used in various genres, including pop, rock, and classical music.

How to Memorize "relatively"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a scale with two ends labeled 'relatively' and 'not relatively'. Visualize moving objects from one end to the other to understand the comparison being made.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'relatively' with the idea of comparison and degrees.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym 'RELATIVELY': 'Relate' - Connect or compare; 'Extend' - Degrees or extent; 'Link' - In relation to; 'Attach' - About.

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