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relatively

intermediateB1

/ˈrɛlətɪvli/ · rel-a-tive-ly

In relation or comparison to something else; to a certain degree.

Meanings

adverbformal

In relation or comparison to something else; to a certain degree.

کسی چیز کے موازنہ میں؛ کسی حد تک.

نسبی طور پر

nasbi tor par

Synonyms

comparativelyin comparisonsomewhatموازنہتقریبیمتعلقہ

Antonyms

absolutelytotallyentirelyمکمل طور پرکلیبالکل

Common Collocations

  • relatively small
  • relatively easy
  • relatively speaking

Example Sentences

The project was completed relatively quickly.

یہ منصوبہ نسبی طور پر جلد مکمل ہوا.

Yeh mansooba nasbi tor par jald mukammal hua.

He is relatively new to the team.

وہ ٹیم میں نسبتا نیا ہے.

Woh team mein nasbatan naya hai.

This problem is relatively simple compared to others.

یہ مسئلہ دوسرے مسائل کے مُقابلے میں نسبی طور پر سادہ ہے.

Yeh masla doosre masail ke muqable mein nasbi tor par saada hai.

Easily Confused With

relatively:'Relatively' refers to comparison, while 'absolutely' means completely without comparison.

Word Family

relative
nounرشتہ دار

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Relatively sounds like 'related' which can remind you of comparing things.

Imagine two objects side by side for comparison.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "relativus" — related

First known use: 19th century

The word 'relatively' emerged in the English language during the early 19th century, primarily stemming from the Latin root that implies a relationship or connection between things.