relative

relativ

Durch den Vergleich mit etwas anderem beurteilt.

In einfachem Englisch: Judged by comparing it with something else.

• We compared the relative sizes of the rooms.
• Its price is low relative to similar products.
• The chart shows the relative importance of each factor.

So benutzt man es: relative to something (Housing is expensive relative to local wages.)

Synonyme: comparative

Gegenteile: absolute

Häufige Wendungen: relative importance, relative size, relative to something, relative measure

Verwandter, Verwandte

Person, die zu deiner Familie gehört.

In einfachem Englisch: A person who belongs to your family.

• My relatives live nearby.
• We stayed with a relative in Madrid.
• Is she a relative of yours?

Synonyme: family member, relation

Häufige Wendungen: close relative, distant relative, visit a relative, a relative of