relatively

• Adverbe utilisé pour indiquer que quelque chose est considéré en comparaison ou en proportion avec autre chose. Il atténue souvent une affirmation, signifiant « dans une certaine mesure » ou « par rapport à autre chose ».

An adverb used to indicate that something is considered in comparison or proportion to something else. It often softens a statement, meaning 'to a certain degree' or 'in relation to something else.'

1. In comparison to something elseB1formal

   To a certain degree when compared with something similar; comparatively.

   relativement, comparativement

   • The exam was relatively easy this year.
   • She is relatively new to the company.
   • The cost of living here is relatively low compared to the capital.

   Synonymescomparativelyfairlymoderatelyratherreasonablysomewhat

2. Moderately or fairlyB1formal

   To a moderate degree; not extremely.

   relativement

   • The weather was relatively warm for December.
   • He performed relatively well in his first competition.
   • The project is relatively simple to complete.

   Synonymesfairlymoderatelyquiteratherreasonablysomewhat