Plural of relative
regular plural
The plural of relative is relatives.
Forms of relative
| Singular | relative /ˈɹɛl.ə.tɪv/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | relatives /ˈɹɛl.ə.tɪvz/ |
| Countable | countable |
Relatives in a sentence
- The eldest son was usually given the name of his paternal grandfather, later children those of other relatives.1945, E[lizabeth] G[idley] Withycombe, “Introduction”, in The Oxford Dictionary of English Christian Names, Oxford, Oxfordshire: Clarendon...
- In 2008, the leader of a pro-government union accused Flores of nepotism after she reportedly hired at least 40 relatives to work within the National Assembly.2026 January 5, Callum Sutherland, “Who Is Cilia Flores? What to Know About Maduro’s Wife Amid Fall of Venezuela's First Couple”, in TIME...
- He bought a big sofa two days before his relatives arrived.From the entry sofa
- Friends and relatives were coming out of the woodwork to celebrate his good fortune.From the entry woodwork
- There is no shortage of ravening friends and relatives on the day one hits the lottery.From the entry ravening
Meaning of relative
- adjective Connected to or depending on something else; comparative.
- adjective Expressed in relation to another item, rather than in complete form.
- adjective Depending on an antecedent; comparative.
Questions about the plural of relative
- What is the plural of relative?
- The plural of relative is relatives.
- Is relative countable?
- Relative is a countable noun.
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