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relatively

[ rel-uh-tiv-lee ]
/ ˈrɛl ə tɪv li /
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adverb
in a relative manner: a relatively small difference.
Archaic.
  1. with reference (usually followed by to).
  2. in proportion (usually followed by to).
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Origin of relatively

First recorded in 1555–65; relative + -ly
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British Dictionary definitions for relatively

relatively
/ (ˈrɛlətɪvlɪ) /

adverb
in comparison or relation to something else; not absolutely
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