rel.

Adjective

relative (not comparable)

1. Connected to or depending on something else; comparative.
   • We've been discussing the relative merits of various methods of transportation.
2. (path, or similar) Expressed in relation to another item, rather than in complete form.
   • The relative URL /images/pic.jpg, when evaluated in the context of http://example.com/index.html, corresponds to the absolute URL http://example.com/images/pic.jpg.
3. Depending on an antecedent; comparative.
   • The words “big” and “small” are relative.
4. Having the same key but differing in being major or minor.
5. (archaic, rare) Relevant; pertinent; related.
   • relative to your earlier point about taxes, ...
6. Capable to be changed by other beings or circumstance; conditional.

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