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Definition of relatively adverb from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary

  

relatively

 adverb
adverb
NAmE//ˈrɛlət̮ɪvli//
 
 
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  •  to a fairly large degree, especially in comparison to something else I found the test relatively easy. We had relatively few applications for the job. Lack of exercise is also a risk factor for heart disease but it's relatively small when compared with the others.
    • Idioms
    relatively speaking
     
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    used when you are comparing something with similar things Relatively speaking, these jobs provide good salaries.
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