relatively
/ˈɹɛl.ə.tɪv.li/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
In a relative manner; with reference to environment or competition; contextually or comparatively.
Adverb
Examples
In the present position of Europe, it is obvious, that France domineers. She has gained positively, by adding territory to her dominions [...]; she has gained relatively, by removing Austria to a distance, and by weakening that ancient rival to such a degree, as to secure her inaction for an age.
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
Adverb
Examples
Additionally, the F never lets you forget it's one big and very heavy motorcycle. The wide bars give you the leverage to bend it into a corner relatively quickly, but you feel its mass resisting. […] On the freeway, the seat–relatively thin to keep ride height down–offers a pleasant site for your re
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).
Common questions
What does “relatively” mean?
In a relative manner; with reference to environment or competition; contextually or comparatively.
Is “relatively” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.