relative term

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relative
adjective
uk
/ˈrel.ə.tɪv/us
/ˈrel.ə.t̬ɪv/
being judged or measured in comparison with ...
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term
noun
uk
/tɜːm/us
/tɝːm/
the fixed period of time that something ...
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(Definition ofrelativeandtermfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Effectiveness is arelativetermthat generally differs by individual perception.
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Efficiency is arelativeterm.
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Permanence is arelativeterm.
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It is arelativeterm.
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That is arelativeterm.
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Prosperity is arelativeterm.
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Suffering is arelativeterm.
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Devaluation is arelativeterm.
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Impartiality is arelativeterm.
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Isolation is arelativeterm.
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Cheapness is arelativeterm.
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After all, "hardship" is arelativeterm.
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It is a mostrelativeterm.
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Need is a purelyrelativeterm.
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It is entirely arelativeterm.
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Safety must always be arelativeterm.
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Full employment is arelativeterm.
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Today, "poor" is arelativeterm.
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A good summer is arelativeterm.
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Low pay is of course arelativeterm.
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The word "high" is rather arelativeterm.
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However, by definition, that is arelativeterm.
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Well, of course,"good" is arelativeterm.
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I know that hardship is arelativeterm.
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