relatively

== English == === Alternative forms === relative (US) === Etymology === From relative + -ly. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈɹɛl.ə.tɪv.li/ (US, Canada) IPA(key): (enunciated) [ˈɹɛl.ə.tʰɪv.li], (flapped) [ˈɹɛl.ə.ɾɪv.li] === Adverb === relatively (not comparable) In a relative manner; with reference to environment or competition; contextually or comparatively. (sometimes proscribed) Somewhat; fairly. ==== Usage notes ==== The word literally means "compared with", but some now use relatively to mean "moderately" or "somewhat" (perhaps in the sense of "compared with the average/expectation"), which is sometimes proscribed. Its overall acceptability comes from the implied comparison to some standard, usually what is considered normal or average in the context of what is being evaluated. For example, "He was relatively successful" implies "He was relatively successful compared with the average person." ==== Derived terms ==== relatively prime ==== Translations ==== === Notes ===