relatively

Etymology

relative + -ly

adv

  1. Proportionally, in relation to some larger scale thing.
    He measured his success relatively, that is, competitively.
    Alan Pardew's current squad has been put together with a relatively low budget but the resolve and unity within the team is priceless. October 1, 2011, Saj Chowdhury, “Wolverhampton 1 - 2 Newcastle”, in BBC Sport
  2. (sometimes proscribed) Somewhat.
    He was relatively successful.

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