relatively

American  

[rel-uh-tiv-lee] / ˈrɛl ə tɪv li /

adverb

1. in a relative manner.

   a relatively small difference.

2. Archaic.

   1. with reference (usually followed byto ).

   2. in proportion (usually followed byto ).

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relatively British  

/ ˈrɛlətɪvlɪ /

adverb

1. in comparison or relation to something else; not absolutely

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Etymology

Origin of relatively

First recorded in 1555–65; relative + -ly

Example Sentences

Once a hot spot for western film sets, Chatsworth now serves as a suburban retreat for those seeking space, with relatively low population density compared with other San Fernando Valley neighborhoods.

From Los Angeles Times

The 38-year-old added she was seen relatively quickly as she turned up bleeding.

From BBC

"Despite the relatively mooted consumer sentiment so far and consumer-facing services output declining in November, there are some tentative signs of a pick-up in household spending," she said.

From BBC

The latest inflation reading also takes some of the heat off the Fed, at a relatively muted annual pace of 2.7% in December.

From Barron's

The latest inflation reading also takes some of the heat off the Fed, at a relatively muted annual pace of 2.7% in December.

From Barron's

Related Words

• almost
• approximately
• comparably
• comparatively
• nearly
• rather
• somewhat