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Synonyms of relative

6 similar words · 2 opposite words

Another word for relative is comparative. Other synonyms of relative are limited. The opposite of relative is absolute.

Synonyms and similar words for relative

nounSomething kindred or related to something else.

  • cousinSomething kindred or related to something else; a relative.

adjectiveMore synonyms

nounMore synonyms

  • relationA member of one's extended family; a relative.
  • sibA kinsman; a blood relation; a relative, near or remote; one closely allied to another; an intimate companion.

Opposite of relative

adjectiveMore antonyms

  • absoluteFundamental, ultimate, intrinsic; not relative; independent of references or relations to other things or standards.
  • unlimitedLimitless or without bounds; unrestricted.

Meaning of relative

  1. adjective Connected to or depending on something else; comparative.
  2. adjective Expressed in relation to another item, rather than in complete form.
  3. adjective Depending on an antecedent; comparative.

Full definition of relative

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Questions about synonyms of relative

What is another word for relative?
Relative has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as comparative and limited.
What is the opposite of relative?
The opposite of relative is absolute. Other antonyms of relative are unlimited.
What does relative mean?
Relative means connected to or depending on something else; comparative.

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Adapted from Wiktionary: relative (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.

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