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Relatibo

English

relative; related; context-dependentadjective

Alternative meanings

Depending on a relationship, comparison, or context; not absolute. It can also mean related to something depending on usage.

Pronunciation

reh-lah-TEE-boh

Root and affixes

Loanword adapted from relativo/relative. For related to something, may kalabutan is also used; for a family relative, use kabanay.

Variants or conjugations

relative; related; context; not absolute

Related words and expressions

related; relation; family relative; context; comparison; absolute

Meaning and usage notes

Relatibo works for relative as not absolute or context-dependent. If you mean family relative, use kabanay. If you mean related, may kalabutan is more natural.

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Example 1

Relatibo ang tubag depende sa konteksto.

The answer is relative depending on the context.

Example 2

Relatibo ra ang kahinungdanon niini.

The importance of this is only relative.

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