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Relative describes something connected, relevant or dependent on something else. (adjective)
- An example of relative is evidence in a court case.
- An example of relative is calling six hours of sleep a good amount, after only getting four hours of sleep during many nights before.
A relative is someone who is connected to another by blood, family or marriage. (noun)
An example of relative is a father-in-law.
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