English · Word Candidate

relative

/ˈɹɛl.ə.tɪv/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: relatives

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Connected to or depending on something else; comparative.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Liên quan hoặc phụ thuộc vào điều khác

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Adjective

Examples

We've been discussing the relative merits of various methods of transportation.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Expressed in relation to another item, rather than in complete form.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Thể hiện liên quan đến mục khác

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Adjective

Examples

The relative URL /images/pic.jpg, when evaluated in the context of http://example.com/index.html, corresponds to the absolute URL http://example.com/images/pic.jpg.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Someone connected by blood, marriage, or adoption; someone in the same family.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Người có quan hệ huyết thống, hôn nhân hoặc nuôi dưỡng

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Noun

Examples

The eldest son was usually given the name of his paternal grandfather, later children those of other relatives.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Something kindred or related to something else.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Điều gì đó tương đồng hoặc liên quan

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “relative” mean?

Connected to or depending on something else; comparative.

Is “relative” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.