relatively
gb/ɹˈɛlɪtɪvli/ us/ɹˈɛlɪtɪvli/
B1
English
~ 1300
viszonylag
B1
1
viszonylag
B1
Usage pattern:
relatively [adjective/adverb]
The exam was relatively easy compared to last year.
A vizsga viszonylag könnyű volt a tavalyihoz képest.
This phone is relatively cheap for its features.
Ez a telefon a tudásához képest viszonylag olcsó.
She recovered relatively quickly after the surgery.
The town is relatively small but very lively.
Our costs have remained relatively stable over the past year.
Learner examples
The test was relatively easy.
A teszt viszonylag könnyű volt.
This book is relatively short.
Ez a könyv viszonylag rövid.
He is relatively young for his job.
The food is relatively cheap here.
It is relatively warm today.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'relatively' with 'relatedly', which has a different meaning.
Meaning
to some extent, compared
Collocations
relatively easy
|relatively small
|relatively high
|relatively simple
|relatively safe
Synonyms
comparatively (Slightly more formal; often used in writing.)
|
somewhat (Less formal and can be used without an explicit comparison.)
Antonyms
absolutely (Indicates something is completely true, without comparison or limitation.)
Themes
comparison
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A little or somewhat, when you compare it to something else.
To a certain extent or degree when compared with something else.
Grammar
Dictionary form
relatively
IPA
GB/ɹˈɛlɪtɪvli/
US/ɹˈɛlɪtɪvli/
Syllables & stress
re - l - at - ively (4 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (re)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: relatively
- Plural: relativelies
Word family
Forms
relativelies
noun
Core family
Negative and opposite forms
unrelated
adjective B2
Advanced or less common
relativity
noun C1
relational
adjective
Expressions
relatively speaking
1/ɹˈɛlɪtɪvli spˈikɪŋ/
fixed phrase
in comparison to other things
Used to say that something is true when you compare it to other things.
Examples
- Relatively speaking, this city is quite safe.
- Relatively speaking, we finished the project quickly.