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RELATIVE

(adj., noun, adj.sat)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Relative.

Relative - as an adjective

Estimated by comparison; not absolute or complete

Example: "A relative stranger"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
comparative
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
absolute

Relative - as an adjective satellite

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

Example: "The punishment ought to be proportional to the crime"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
proportional

Example Sentences

"He is my relative and we get along well."
"The prices of houses in this neighborhood are relative to their size."
"The speed limit is relative to the condition of the road."
"The success of the project is relative to the effort put into it."
"The quality of the food was relative to the price we paid."
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Word Game Points

Is RELATIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, relative is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

RELATIVE has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is RELATIVE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, relative is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RELATIVE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is RELATIVE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, relative is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RELATIVE has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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