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Definition of relatively adverb from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary

relatively

adverb

NAmE//ˈrɛlət̮ɪvli//

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.

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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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generally, broadly, roughly, relatively, etc. speaking

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generally, broadly, roughly, relatively, etc. speaking

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