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RELATIVE Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the word relative. (exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word relative. (close relations)
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comparative
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• relating to or based on or involving comparison

• estimated by comparison; not absolute or complete

noun

• the comparative form of an adjective or adverb

conditional
adjectiveadj
adjective

• imposing or depending on or containing a condition

adjective satellite

• qualified by reservations

congenator
nounn
noun

• an animal or plant that bears a relationship to another (as related by common descent or by membership in the same genus)

congener
nounn
noun

• a minor chemical constituent that gives a wine or liquor its distinctive character

• an animal or plant that bears a relationship to another (as related by common descent or by membership in the same genus)

• a whole (a thing or person) of the same kind or category as another

congeneric
adjectiveadj
adjective

• belonging to the same genus

noun

• an animal or plant that bears a relationship to another (as related by common descent or by membership in the same genus)

limited
adjectiveadj
adjective

• small in range or scope

noun

• public transport consisting of a fast train or bus that makes only a few scheduled stops

adjective satellite

• subject to limits or subjected to limits

• including only a part

• mediocre

• not excessive

• having a specific function or scope

• not unlimited

proportional
adjectiveadj
noun

• one of the quantities in a mathematical proportion

adjective satellite

• properly related in size or degree or other measurable characteristics; usually followed by `to'

• having a constant ratio

relation
nounn
noun

• an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together

• sexual activity between individuals, especially the insertion of a man's penis into a woman's vagina until orgasm and ejaculation occur

• a person related by blood or marriage

• an act of narration

• (law) the principle that an act done at a later time is deemed by law to have occurred at an earlier time

• (usually plural) mutual dealings or connections among persons or groups

Best Hypernyms For RELATIVE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for relative, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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