The Opposite(Antonym) of “relative”
The antonyms of relative are absolute and unrelated. The antonym absolute refers to something that is independent, complete, or final. The antonym unrelated refers to something that has no connection or association with another thing.
Definitions and Examples of absolute, unrelated
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Not dependent on anything else; complete and final.
Example
The company's CEO has absolute power over all the decisions.
Having no connection or association with another thing.
Example
The topic of the lecture was unrelated to the course material.
Key Differences: absolute vs unrelated
- 1Absolute refers to something that is independent, complete, or final, while relative refers to something that is considered in relation to something else.
- 2Unrelated refers to something that has no connection or association with another thing, while relative implies a connection or comparison to something else.
Effective Usage of absolute, unrelated
- 1Academic Writing: Use absolute to describe concepts that are independent and complete.
- 2Business Communication: Use unrelated to clarify that two things have no connection or association.
- 3Everyday Conversation: Use relative to compare or contrast things in relation to each other.
Remember this!
The antonyms of relative are absolute and unrelated. Use absolute to describe concepts that are independent and complete, and unrelated to clarify that two things have no connection or association. Use relative to compare or contrast things in relation to each other.
