relatively

adverb

rel·​a·​tive·​ly ˈre-lə-tiv-lē How to pronounce relatively (audio)
Synonyms of relativelynext
: to a relative degree or extent : somewhat
a relatively small group of people
relatively cool weather
The house is relatively new.

Examples of relatively in a Sentence

these newly acquired in-laws felt relatively comfortable at our family reunion
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The animals’ predictable movements made the elk relatively easy targets. Literary Hub, 10 June 2026 The margin has remained relatively unchanged since June 2. Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 10 June 2026 Although tidal energy remains a relatively small sector compared with solar and wind power, interest is growing. Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 9 June 2026 Donating a small equity slice now—before that IPO prices—costs relatively little and buys significant political goodwill at a moment when AI companies face growing public anxiety about job displacement. Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 9 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for relatively

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of relatively was in the 15th century

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“Relatively.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/relatively. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

relatively

adverb
rel·​a·​tive·​ly
ˈrel-ət-iv-lē

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