relative to

preposition

: with regard to : in connection with

Examples of relative to in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

While yield spreads relative to Treasuries have turned negative and heavy capex requirements are expected to slow short-term dividend growth, the underlying valuation now offers a far better entry point than earlier this year. — Michael Khouw, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026

Kushner revealed in March that Affinity had made 28 investments so far, but the size of its stake in Phoenix relative to the rest of its holdings remains unclear. — Allegra Goodwin, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026

In a new study, researchers at New York University built a custom random-positioning machine that continually changed the orientation of human cells relative to Earth's gravity. — Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 29 Sep. 2026

Considered one of the best wrestlers in the world, Satterley was was a relatively small 5 feet 8, 194 pounds and was not given a push relative to his ability in WWE. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1649, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for relative to

• accrue
• ado
• ainu
• aircrew
• airscrew
• anew
• askew
• baboo
• babu
• bamboo
• beaucoup
• bijou

Kids Definition

relative to

preposition

: in relation to

the angle of the pole relative to the ground