[ˈrɛlətɪv], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- considered in relation or in proportion to something else
(e.g: the relative effectiveness of the various mechanisms is not known)

- denoting a pronoun, determiner, or adverb that refers to an expressed or implied antecedent and attaches a subordinate clause to it, e.g. which, who

- (of major and minor keys) having the same key signature

- (of a service rank) corresponding in grade to another in a different service


Phrases:
- relative to

Origin:
late Middle English: from Old French relatif, -ive, from late Latin relativus ‘having reference or relation’ (see relate)

[ˈrɛlətɪv], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a person connected by blood or marriage
(e.g: much of my time is spent visiting relatives)

- a relative pronoun, determiner, or adverb

- a term or concept which is dependent on something else


Phrases:
- relative to

Origin:
late Middle English: from Old French relatif, -ive, from late Latin relativus ‘having reference or relation’ (see relate)