comparative

as in relative
being such only when compared to something else if you consider the multimillionaire's yearly income, we're living in comparative poverty

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“Comparative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comparative. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

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