relative to

preposition

: with regard to : in connection with

Examples of relative to in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
This type of strategic expansion, combined with the rapid growth of the Data Cloud, positions the company to capture a larger share of enterprise spending and justifies premium valuations relative to single-point solutions. Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025 This has been coupled with a recent outperformance relative to the S & P 500 and offers an attractive risk-to-reward profile for adding long exposure. Tony Zhang, CNBC, 25 June 2025 But employment can also increase in places where there is less competition for workers and where the minimum wage hike is moderate relative to prevailing wages. Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 June 2025 Watermelon 91% water, 4.9 oz of water per cup of diced watermelon Watermelon is low in sugar (9 grams per cup) relative to its natural sweetness. Cynthia Sass, Health, 23 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for relative to

Word History

First Known Use

1649, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of relative to was in 1649

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Relative to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/relative%20to. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

relative to

preposition
: in relation to
the angle of the pole relative to the ground
Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!