Definitions for relatively
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Princeton's WordNet(5.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. relatively, comparativelyadverb

   in a relative manner; by comparison to something else

   "the situation is relatively calm now"

Wiktionary(3.00 / 2 votes)Rate this definition:

1. relativelyadverb

   Proportionally, in relation to some larger scale thing.

   He measured his success relatively, that is, competitively.

2. relativelyadverb

   Somewhat.

   He was relatively successful.

Webster Dictionary(3.00 / 3 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Relativelyadverb

   in a relative manner; in relation or respect to something else; not absolutely

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'relatively' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #1279

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'relatively' in Written Corpus Frequency: #2275

3. Adverbs Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'relatively' in Adverbs Frequency: #122

How to pronounce relatively?

1. Alex

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of relatively in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of relatively in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of relatively in a Sentence

1. Jonathan Faull:

   No doubt it's not impossible but given the complexity of some of these issues and the relatively recent date on which the Prime Minister sent his (renegotiation) letter, it's not going to be easy, we'll see where we are before the European Council meeting on December 17. If that's not possible we will go into next year and the next scheduled European Council is in February and that gives us a few more weeks to work on these very tricky issues.

2. Angus Paterson:

   The more momentum this [topic] gets, the more were keen to say that we know this is a relatively small issue, and there are far bigger issues for women around the world! Its just that the more those who have a platform are able to call out the little inequalities (like pockets!) the more we hope the bigger issues can be alleviated for women globally as well.

3. Sam Park:

   One of the primary concerns I've always had when it comes to organizing particularly older Asian American voters are the various barriers that exist, primarily language, i know there are relatively high levels of limited English proficiency amongst older Korean American, Vietnamese and Chinese American voters. And so having an understanding of the barriers that certain voters may face, and then ensuring that your political operation and outreach program is sophisticated enough.

4. Nie Wen:

   The funding gap in the market is relatively large.

5. Alan Black:

   I think that in general most people are relatively aware that what they see in video and audio is in some sense processed, they know that when they're watching' The Lord of The Rings' there really aren't a lot of orcs in New Zealand appearing in the movie.

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