English-Thai Dictionary
relative
ADJ ซึ่ง สัมพันธ์กัน เกี่ยวข้อง กัน associated dependent related sueng-sam-pan-kan
relative
ADJ โดย เทียบเคียง comparative parallel doi-tiab-kiang
relative
N เครือญาติ ญาติพี่น้อง family relation krue-yad
relative to
IDM เกี่ยวข้องกับ ที่ เกี่ยวข้องกับ kiao-kong-kab
relatively
ADV โดย เปรียบเทียบ กับ สิ่ง อื่น doi-piab-tiab-kab-siang-uen
Webster's 1828 Dictionary
RELATIVE
a.[L. relativus.] 1. Having relation; respecting. The arguments may be good, but they are not relative to the subject.
2. Not absolute or existing by itself; considered as belonging to or respecting something else.
Every thing sustains both an absolute and a relative capacity; an absolute, as it is such a thing, endued with such a nature; and a relative, as it is a part of the universe, and so stands in such a relation to the whole.
3. Incident to man in society; as relative rights and duties.
4. Particular; positive. [Not in use. ]
Relative made, in music, the mode which the composer interweaves with the principal mode in the flow of the harmony.
Relative terms, in logic, terms which imply relation, as guardian and ward; master and servant; husband and wife.
Relative word, in grammar, a word which relates to another word, called its antecedent, or to a sentence or member of a sentence, or to a series of sentences.
RELATIVE
n. 1. A person connected by blood or affinity; strictly, one allied by blood; a relation; a kinsman or kinswoman.
Confining our care either to ourselves and relatives.
2. That which has relation to something else.
3. In grammar, a word which relates to or represents another word, called its antecedent, or to a sentence or member of a sentence, or to a series of sentences, which constitutes its antecedent. "He seldom lives frugally, who lives by chance. " Here who is the relative, which represents he, the antecedent.
"Judas declared him innocent, which he could not be, had he deceived his disciples." Here which refers to innocent, an adjective, as its antecedent.
"Another reason that makes me doubt of any innate practical principles is, that I think there cannot any one moral rule be proposed, whereof a man may not justly demand a reason; which would be perfectly ridiculous and absurd, if they were innate, or so much as self-evident, which every innate principle must needs be. "
If we ask the question, what would be ridiculous and absurd, the answer must be, whereof a man may justly demand a reason, and this part of the sentence is the antecedent to which. Self-evident is the antecedent to which, near the close of the sentence.
RELATIVELY
adv. In relation or respect to something else; not absolutely. Consider the absolute affections of any being as it is in itself, before you consider it relatively.
RELATIVENESS
n.The state of having relation.
Webster's 1913 Dictionary
RELATIVE
Rel "a *tive (rl "-tv ), a. Etym: [F. relatif, L. relativus. See Relate. ]
1. Having relation or reference; referring; respecting; standing in connection; pertaining; as, arguments not relative to the subject. I'll have grounds More relative than this. Shak.
2. Arising from relation; resulting from connection with, or reference to, something else; not absolute. Every thing sustains both an absolute and a relative capacity: an absolute, as it is such a thing, endued with such a nature; and a relative, as it is a part of the universe, and so stands in such a relations to the whole. South.
3. (Gram. )
Defn: Indicating or expressing relation; refering to an antecedent; as, a relative pronoun.
4. (Mus. )
Defn: Characterizing or pertaining to chords and keys, which, by reason of the identify of some of their tones, admit of a natural transition from one to the other. Moore (Encyc. of Music ). Relative clause (Gram. ), a clause introduced by a relative pronoun. -- Relative term, a term which implies relation to, as guardian to ward, matter to servant, husband to wife. Cf. Correlative.
RELATIVE
RELATIVE Rel "a *tive, n.
Defn: One who, or that which, relates to, or is considered in its relation to, something else; a relative object or term; one of two object or term; one of two objects directly connected by any relation. Specifically: (a ) A person connected by blood or affinity; strictly, one allied by blood; a relation; a kinsman or kinswoman. "Confining our care. .. to ourselves and relatives." Bp. Fell. (b ) (Gram. ) A relative prnoun; a word which relates to, or represents, another word or phrase, called its antecedent; as, the relatives " who ", "which ", "that ".
RELATIVELY
RELATIVELY Rel "a *tive *ly, adv.
Defn: In a relative manner; in relation or respect to something else; not absolutely. Consider the absolute affections of any being as it is in itself, before you consider it relatively. I. Watts.
RELATIVENESS
RELATIVENESS Rel "a *tive *ness, n
Defn: The state of being relative, or having relation; relativity.
New American Oxford Dictionary
relative
rel a tive |ˈrelətiv ˈrɛlədɪv | ▶adjective 1 considered in relation or in proportion to something else: the relative effectiveness of the various mechanisms is not known. • existing or possessing a specified characteristic only in comparison to something else; not absolute: she went down the steps into the relative darkness of the dining room | the companies are relative newcomers to computers. 2 Grammar denoting a pronoun, determiner, or adverb that refers to an expressed or implied antecedent and attaches a subordinate clause to it, e.g., which, who . • (of a clause ) attached to an antecedent by a relative word. 3 Music (of major and minor keys ) having the same key signature. 4 (of a service rank ) corresponding in grade to another in a different service. ▶noun 1 a person connected by blood or marriage: much of my time is spent visiting relatives. • a species related to another by common origin: the plant is a relative of ivy. 2 Grammar a relative pronoun, determiner, or adverb. 3 Philosophy a term, thing, or concept that is dependent on something else. PHRASES relative to 1 in comparison with: the figures suggest that girls are underachieving relative to boys. • in terms of a connection to: some stars appear to change their position relative to each other. 2 in connection with; concerning: if you have any questions relative to payment, please contact us. DERIVATIVES rel a tiv al |ˌreləˈtīvəl |adjective relative ( sense 2 of the noun ) ORIGIN late Middle English: from Old French relatif, -ive, from late Latin relativus ‘having reference or relation ’ (see relate ).
relative atomic mass
rel a tive a tom ic mass |ˈrɛlədɪv əˈtɑmɪk mæs | ▶noun Chemistry Another term for atomic mass.
relative density
rel a tive den si ty |ˈrɛlədɪv ˈdɛnsədi | ▶noun another term for specific gravity.
relative humidity
rel a tive hu mid i ty ▶noun the amount of water vapor present in air expressed as a percentage of the amount needed for saturation at the same temperature.
relatively
rel a tive ly |ˈrelətivlē ˈrɛlədɪvli | ▶adverb [ sentence adverb ] in relation, comparison, or proportion to something else: it is perfectly simple, relatively speaking, to store a full catalog entry on magnetic tape. • [ as submodifier ] viewed in comparison with something else rather than absolutely: relatively affluent people | the site was cheap and relatively clean.
relative molecular mass
rela |tive mo ¦lecu |lar mass ▶noun Chemistry the ratio of the average mass of one molecule of an element or compound to one twelfth of the mass of an atom of carbon-12.
Oxford Dictionary
relative
relative |ˈrɛlətɪv | ▶adjective 1 considered in relation or in proportion to something else: the relative effectiveness of the various mechanisms is not known. • existing or possessing a specified characteristic only in comparison to something else; not absolute: she went down the steps into the relative darkness of the dining room | the firms are relative newcomers to computers. 2 Grammar denoting a pronoun, determiner, or adverb that refers to an expressed or implied antecedent and attaches a subordinate clause to it, e.g. which, who . • (of a clause ) attached to an antecedent by a relative word. 3 Music (of major and minor keys ) having the same key signature. 4 (of a service rank ) corresponding in grade to another in a different service. ▶noun 1 a person connected by blood or marriage: much of my time is spent visiting relatives. • a species related to another by common origin: the plant is a relative of ivy. 2 Grammar a relative pronoun, determiner, or adverb. 3 Philosophy a term or concept which is dependent on something else. PHRASES relative to 1 in comparison with: the figures suggest that girls are underachieving relative to boys. • in terms of a connection to: we must consider the location of the hospital relative to its catchment area. 2 about; concerning. DERIVATIVES relatival |-ˈtʌɪv (ə )l |adjective relative ( sense 2 of the noun ) ORIGIN late Middle English: from Old French relatif, -ive, from late Latin relativus ‘having reference or relation ’ (see relate ).
relative atomic mass
rela |tive atom ¦ic mass ▶noun Chemistry the ratio of the average mass of one atom of an element to one twelfth of the mass of an atom of carbon-12.
relative density
rela |tive dens |ity ▶noun Chemistry the ratio of the density of a substance to the density of a standard, usually water for a liquid or solid, and air for a gas.
relative humidity
rela |tive hu ¦mid |ity ▶noun the amount of water vapour present in air expressed as a percentage of the amount needed for saturation at the same temperature.
relatively
rela |tive ¦ly |ˈrɛlətɪvli | ▶adverb [ sentence adverb ] in relation, comparison, or proportion to something else: they were very poor, but, relatively speaking, they had been lucky. • [ as submodifier ] regarded in comparison with something else rather than absolutely; quite: the site was cheap and relatively clean.
relative molecular mass
rela |tive mo ¦lecu |lar mass ▶noun Chemistry the ratio of the average mass of one molecule of an element or compound to one twelfth of the mass of an atom of carbon-12.
American Oxford Thesaurus
relative
relative adjective 1 the relative importance of each factor: comparative, respective, comparable, correlative, parallel, corresponding. 2 the food required is relative to body weight: proportionate, proportional, in proportion, commensurate, corresponding. 3 relative ease: moderate, reasonable, a fair degree of, considerable, comparative. ▶noun he's a relative of mine: relation, member of someone's /the family, kinsman, kinswoman; (relatives ) family, kin, kith and kin, kindred, kinsfolk.
relatively
relatively adverb today's puzzle is relatively easy: comparatively, by comparison; quite, fairly, reasonably, rather, somewhat, to a (certain ) degree, tolerably, passably; informal pretty, kind of, kinda, sort of.
Oxford Thesaurus
relative
relative adjective 1 the relative importance of each factor: comparative, respective, comparable, correlative, parallel, corresponding, reciprocal. ANTONYMS absolute. 2 a kitten requires three times more nourishment, relative to body weight, than a fully grown cat: proportionate, proportional, in proportion, commensurate, corresponding, dependent on, based on. ANTONYMS disproportionate. 3 Semtex was able to be smuggled with relative ease: moderate, reasonable, a fair degree of, considerable, some; comparative, qualified, modified; in /by comparison. ANTONYMS great, complete. ▶noun he's a relative of mine: relation, member of someone's /the family, one's (own ) flesh and blood, next of kin; formal kinsman, kinswoman; (relatives ) family, kin, kith and kin, kindred; informal folks; formal kinsfolk; dated people. WORD LINKS relative parricide killing of a near relative Word Links sections supply words that are related to the headword but do not normally appear in a thesaurus because they are not actual synonyms.
relatively
relatively adverb the roads were still relatively clear: comparatively, in comparison, by comparison, proportionately; quite, fairly, reasonably, rather, somewhat, to a limited extent /degree, to a certain extent /degree, to some extent /degree, to an extent, to a degree, within reason, within limits, tolerably, passably, adequately, satisfactorily; informal pretty, kind of, sort of, ish.
French Dictionary
relative
relative n. f. nom féminin grammaire Subordonnée introduite par un pronom relatif. : Dans la phrase J ’ai mangé la pomme que tu as cueillie, la relative que tu as cueillie est introduite par le pronom relatif que.
relativement
relativement adv. adverbe D ’une manière relative. : Cette personne est relativement malade. SYNONYME assez ; plutôt . LOCUTION Relativement à En ce qui concerne. : Relativement à ce voyage, nous attendons d ’autres renseignements. SYNONYME en ce qui a trait à ; quant à .
Sanseido Wisdom Dictionary
relative
rel a tive /rélətɪv / (! 強勢は第1音節 ) →relate 形容詞 比較なし 1 〖名詞 の前で 〗比較上の, (他と )比べての ▸ a day of relative calm 比較的穏やかな日 ▸ live in relative poverty 比較的苦しい暮らしをする ▸ the relative merits of the two approaches 2つの手法の優劣 .2 〖通例be ～〗相対的な (↔absolute )▸ I suppose happiness is relative .幸福とは相対的なものだと思う ▸ It's (all ) relative .｟話 ｠それは相対的な問題だ .3 ｟かたく ｠ «…に » 関係のある, 関連した «to » .4 «…に » 対応した ; 比例した «to » .5 〘文法 〙関係を表す ; 関係詞に導かれた .6 〘楽 〙〈調が 〉同じ調号をもつ .r é lative to A 1 Aに関して .2 Aと比べると ; Aに比例して ▸ The population is very small relative to the size of this region .この地域の広さの割には人口がとても少ない .名詞 複 ～s /-z /C 1 親戚 （せき ）, 親類 , 身内 (!家族や結婚相手の親戚も含む; relationより一般的 ) ▸ a close [distant ] relative 近親者 [遠縁の人 ] (!前者は主に両親 兄弟姉妹をさす ) ▸ Tom is a relative on my mother's side .トムは私の母方の親戚だ .2 同族 [同類 ]の動物 [植物 ]; 同族語 .3 〘文法 〙関係詞 .～̀ á dverb 〘文法 〙関係副詞 .～̀ cl á use 〘文法 〙関係 (詞 )節 .～̀ d é nsity 相対密度 .～̀ hum í dity 相対湿度 .～̀ pr ó noun 〘文法 〙関係代名詞 .
relatively
rel a tive ly /rélətɪvli /→relate 副詞 比較なし 1 〖通例 形容詞 副詞 の前で 〗比較的 , 割合 (に ), 相対的に (comparatively )▸ relatively simple [easy ]比較的単純 [簡単 ]な .2 〖通例文頭で 〗比較して言えば (↔absolutely ) (!relatively speakingともいう ) .3 «…に » 比例して ; «…の » 割合に «to » .4 相当に , とても .
The Wordsmith Dictionary