Definitions

1. noun

A person related by blood, marriage, or adoption.

“The new student was shy around his relatives at the family reunion.”

2. adjective

Related or connected by blood or marriage.

“She is a relative of the famous actor, as their great-aunt was married to his grandfather.”

3. adverb

In relation to a particular standard or point of comparison.

“The company’s profit margin is relatively high this quarter.”

4. verb

To compare or describe something in relation to something else.

“The professor’s remarks were relative to the context of the discussion.”