relatively

Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/ˈɹɛl.ə.tɪv.li/]

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1. relatively (adv) — sense 1

Definition: In a relative manner; with reference to environment or competition; contextually or comparatively.

Example: In the present position of Europe, it is obvious, that France domineers. She has gained positively, by adding territory to her dominions [...]; she has gained relatively, by removing Austria to a distance, and by weakening that ancient rival to such a degree, as to secure her inaction for an age.

2. relatively (adv) — sense 2

Definition: Somewhat; fairly.

Example: Additionally, the F never lets you forget it's one big and very heavy motorcycle. The wide bars give you the leverage to bend it into a corner relatively quickly, but you feel its mass resisting. […] On the freeway, the seat–relatively thin to keep ride height down–offers a pleasant site for your rear through a tank of gas.

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