Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

relatively

adverb
/ˈrɛlətɪvli/
Definition
In relation or comparison to something else.
Examples
  • The weather today is relatively warm compared to yesterday.
  • She performed relatively well on the exam, achieving a score above average.
  • Relatively speaking, this car is more economical than that one.
Meaning
The term indicates a degree of comparison between two or more things or indicates that something is true to a certain extent but not absolutely.
Synonyms
  • comparatively
  • proportionately
  • somewhat
  • moderately