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relatively

[ rel-uh-tiv-lee ]

adverb

  1. in a relative manner:

    a relatively small difference.

  2. Archaic.
    1. with reference (usually followed by to ).
    2. in proportion (usually followed by to ).


relatively

/ ˈɛəɪɪ /

adverb

  1. in comparison or relation to something else; not absolutely
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of relatively1

First recorded in 1555–65; relative + -ly
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Israel is also sending a relatively low-level delegation to the late pontiff's funeral on Saturday, with only the country's Vatican ambassador in attendance.

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The unusual mix of civil deportation and criminal-style punishment has received relatively little attention, he said.

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Compared to the “Renaissance” tour, tickets for “Cowboy Carter” seem relatively affordable, with resale ticket prices as low as about $50 on Ticketmaster as of Friday.

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It’s a short flight — only 35 minutes — and relatively cheap.

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Even relatively small increases in childhood immunization would prevent that scenario, said Lo, an assistant professor of infectious diseases.

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