relatively
adverb
rel·a·tive·ly
ˈre-lə-tiv-lē 
Examples of relatively in a Sentence
these newly acquired in-laws felt relatively comfortable at our family reunion
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In a linear pathway, the progression of AI toward AGI is relatively equal each year and consists of a gradual incremental climb from conventional AI to AGI.
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Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
But at a price point just north of $500, that’s a relatively small gripe for an otherwise sound piece of equipment.
—Amy Wilkinson, SELF, 1 July 2025
So far, the country's outbound shipments have held up relatively strong over the past two months, as exporters pivoted to alternative markets, notably Southeast Asian countries and European Union nations.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 1 July 2025
While sightings in urban areas like Orlando, Jacksonville and Tampa are relatively uncommon, Florida black bears become more active during spring and summer and can sometimes be seen in unexpected places, said Thompson, assigned to the wildlife agency’s division of Habitat and Species Conservation.
—Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 June 2025
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Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
But at a price point just north of $500, that’s a relatively small gripe for an otherwise sound piece of equipment.
—Amy Wilkinson, SELF, 1 July 2025
So far, the country's outbound shipments have held up relatively strong over the past two months, as exporters pivoted to alternative markets, notably Southeast Asian countries and European Union nations.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 1 July 2025
While sightings in urban areas like Orlando, Jacksonville and Tampa are relatively uncommon, Florida black bears become more active during spring and summer and can sometimes be seen in unexpected places, said Thompson, assigned to the wildlife agency’s division of Habitat and Species Conservation.
—Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 June 2025
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“Relatively.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/relatively. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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