relatively speaking. 1 : when compared to others
that are similar The procedure was quick, relatively speaking
. Relatively speaking, the movie wasn't bad. 2 —used to say that something is true or correct as a general statement even if it is not entirely true or correct The trip was, relatively speaking, a disaster.
Where do we use relatively?
Relatively Sentence Examples
The
Atlantic Ocean
contains a relatively small number of islands. 8 is relatively late. Relatively speaking, it's much safer inside. She noted the worn but relatively new clothes that clung to his lean frame.
What part of speech is relatively?
| part of speech: adverb | definition: in comparison to something else. The problem has relatively little importance. |
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What does relatively true mean?
To say that something is relatively true means
that it can be true for one person and not for another
. … The secular world is increasingly teaching, however, that all truth is relative – a simple matter of each person's perspective.
What kind of word is relatively?
Relatively is an
adverb
– Word Type.
How do you use relatively speaking?
1 : when compared to others that are similar The procedure was quick, relatively speaking. Relatively speaking, the movie wasn't bad. 2 —used to say
that something is true
or correct as a general statement even if it is not entirely true or correct The trip was, relatively speaking, a disaster.
What is another word for relatively?
In this page you can discover 16 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for relatively, like:
comparatively
, quite, almost, remarkably, moderately, proportionately, approximately, fairly, very, somewhat and extremely.
What does relatively free mean?
1 having meaning or significance only in relation to something else;
not absolute
.
a relative value
. 2 prenominal (of a scientific quantity) being measured or stated relative to some other substance or measurement.
What does relatively soon mean?
Relatively means to a certain degree, especially when compared with other things of the same kind. adv ADV adj/adv (=comparatively) The sums needed are relatively small… asap exp.
as soon as possible
.
What does relatively cute mean?
Cute is relative means that
B being cute isn't set
in stone. It's related to something else, whether that be A's outlook or otherwise. Basically B is saying “I'm not necessarily being cute, you just think I'm being cute.”
What does relatively positive mean?
1 having meaning
or significance only in relation to something else
; not absolute. a relative value.
What is absolute truth?
In general, absolute truth is
whatever is always valid
, regardless of parameters or context. The absolute in the term connotes one or more of: a quality of truth that cannot be exceeded; complete truth; unvarying and permanent truth.
What does relatively short mean?
adjective. If something is short or lasts for a short time,
it does not last very long
. […] See full entry.
Where does the word relatively come from?
“in relation to or by comparison to something else,” early 15c.,
relativeli
; see from relative (adj.) + -ly (2).
What type of word is she?
In Modern English, she is a
singular, feminine, third-person pronoun
.
What adverb is relatively?
to a fairly large degree, especially in comparison to something else I found the test relatively easy. We had relatively few applications for the job.
