relative

• Considéré en relation ou en proportion avec autre chose ; comparatif. Qualifie ce qui n'est pas absolu, mais dépend d'un contexte ou d'un point de référence.

Considered in relation or in proportion to something else; comparative.

1. Considered in relation to something elseB2formal

   Having meaning or value only when compared to something else; not absolute.

   relatif

   • The concept of beauty is relative to cultural standards.
   • Their success is relative to the amount of effort they put in.
   • The value of money is relative to the cost of living.

   Synonymescomparativecontingentdependentproportionalproportionaterelational

   Antonymesabsoluteindependentunconditional

2. Proportionate or comparativeB2formal

   Existing or measured in comparison to something else.

   relatif (comparatif)

   • The relative humidity today is 65%.
   • They live in relative comfort compared to their neighbors.
   • The relative importance of this issue is often overlooked.

   Synonymescomparablecomparativecorrespondingproportionalproportionaterelated

   Antonymesabsolute

3. Connected by blood or marriageA2formal

   Belonging to the same family; related by blood or marriage.

   parent par le sang ou par alliance

   • She is a relative of mine from my mother's side.
   • We invited all our relative family members to the reunion.
   • He is a distant relative of the famous author.

   Synonymesaffinalagnatecognateconsanguineouskinkindredrelated

• Personne liée à une autre par le sang, le mariage ou l'adoption ; membre de la famille.

A noun referring to a person connected by blood, marriage, or adoption; a family member.

1. Family memberA2formal

   A person connected by blood or marriage.

   Membre de la famille par le sang ou par alliance

   • She invited all her relatives to the wedding.
   • He is a distant relative of mine.
   • Many relatives came to visit during the holidays.

   Synonymesblood relationkinkinsmankinswomanrelation