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)

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

Similar words

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.