verhältnismäßig
Translation
relatively, comparatively, proportionately
Examples
Das Auto ist verhältnismäßig günstig.
The car is relatively inexpensive.
Er hat verhältnismäßig wenig Fehler gemacht.
He made relatively few mistakes.
Grammar Patterns
verhältnismäßig + [adjective/adverb] relatively ... She learns relatively quickly.
ein verhältnismäßig + [adjective] + [noun] a relatively ... noun That is a relatively good result.
Similar Words
Synonyms: relativ, vergleichsweise; Antonyms: absolut, unverhältnismäßig
Etymology
From 'Verhältnis' (relation, proportion) + '-mäßig' (-ly, in the manner of). It literally means 'in the manner of a proportion'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as measuring something in 'relation' (Verhältnis) to something else, hence 'relatively'.