relative to

preposition

: with regard to : in connection with

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The plan, which is geared toward borrowers with high debt relative to their income, can allow monthly payments of either 10% or 15% of one’s discretionary income, with loan forgiveness eligibility within 25 years. Erik Ortiz, NBC news, 28 June 2026 Mondial prices have been mostly going down since then relative to inflation, with many examples sold in the past few years in the $40,000 to $80,000 range, according to Bring a Trailer. Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 27 June 2026 The subtext beneath that statement is that Syd recognizes why Tina might be loath to take orders from a boss who is younger and, relative to Carmy, inexperienced in the business. Jen Chaney, Vulture, 26 June 2026 The challenge is continuously understanding how external realities are evolving relative to enterprise exposure, market expectations and governance obligations. Nosa Omoigui, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for relative to

Word History

First Known Use

1649, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of relative to was in 1649

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“Relative to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/relative%20to. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

Kids Definition

relative to

preposition
: in relation to
the angle of the pole relative to the ground
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