relativ
relatively
adjective re-la-TEEF Less Common
Origin: from Latin 'relativus', relating
Also means
relative
Usage Note
relativ is used as an adverb far more than as a true adjective, meaning 'relatively/fairly': relativ schnell ('fairly fast'). Note the final -v is pronounced like an English 'f'.
Examples
"Es ist relativ einfach."
Natural Translation
It's relatively easy.
Literal Translation
It is relatively easy.

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