相対的(そうたいてき)

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.