Meaning
A person in your family, such as an aunt, an uncle, or a cousin.
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Word origin
From Latin relatus, from referre, meaning to bring back.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- relatus
- English cognates
- relate, relation
Grammar
Examples
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A "relative" is any member of your family.
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A "distant relative" is one who is not close to you in the family.
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The plural is very common with this word.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 22, lesson 6: relative, sail, pot and 7 more words.