relatively

English

Etymology

relative +‎ -ly

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɹɛlətɪvli/

Adverb

relatively (not comparable)

  1. Proportionally, in relation to some larger scale thing.
    He measured his success relatively, that is, competitively.
    • 2011 October 1, Saj Chowdhury, “Wolverhampton 1 - 2 Newcastle”, in BBC Sport‎:
      Alan Pardew's current squad has been put together with a relatively low budget but the resolve and unity within the team is priceless.
  2. Somewhat.
    He was relatively successful.

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