relatively

Word parts

relative + -ly

Pronunciation

• (US) (Canada) IPA ^(key): [ˈrɛl.ə.tʰɪv.li]

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Adverb

Positive relatively

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. If something is relatively true, it is true in part.
   • Synonyms: fairly and quite
   • Antonym: absolutely

   The apple was relatively small.

Related words

• relative