relatively

adverb

In a relative manner; with reference to environment or competition; contextually or comparatively.

(sometimes proscribed) Somewhat; fairly.

Roots

rere- · Latin · back fero-lat · Latin · carry, bear

Synonyms for relatively

comparativelyadv fairlyadv comparablyadv moderatelyadv somewhatadv ratheradv tolerablyadv appreciablyadv mildlyadv proportionatelyadv

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Where does relatively come from?

The word relatively breaks down into 2 roots of Latin origin: re-, from Latin re (“back”); and -lat, from Latin fero (“carry, bear”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.