相対的(そうたいてき)

そうたいてき
na-adjective
relative, comparative
1. relative, comparative
Considered in relation or comparison to something else; not absolute.
相対的(そうたいてき)に見(み)れば、成功(せいこう)だと言(い)える。
Relatively speaking, it can be called a success.
相対的(そうたいてき)な評価(ひょうか)を行(おこな)う。
We conduct relative evaluations.
物価(ぶっか)は相対的(そうたいてき)に安(やす)い。
Prices are relatively cheap.

相対的(そうたいてき) is a na-adjective meaning relative or comparative—judged in relation to something else rather than absolutely.

FORMS:

  • Na-adjective: 相対的(そうたいてき)な + noun
  • Adverbial: 相対的(そうたいてき)に (relatively)

WORD FORMATION:
相対(そうたい) (relativity) + 的(てき) (suffix making na-adjectives)

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 相対的(そうたいてき)な評価(ひょうか): relative evaluation
  • 相対的(そうたいてき)な価値(かち): relative value
  • 相対的(そうたいてき)に見(み)れば: relatively speaking
  • 相対的(そうたいてき)に安(やす)い: relatively cheap

CONTRAST:
絶対的(ぜったいてき) (absolute) is the opposite—describing things that are complete or unconditional.

USAGE:
Often used in academic, business, or analytical contexts when comparing options or evaluating things in context.

Related Words

Antonym: 絶対的(ぜったいてき) (absolute)
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Added 2026.1.16 22:50 · Revised 2026.1.27 16:29
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