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relative container

[ˈrɛlətɪv kənˈteɪnər]
nounpl: relative containers
contêiner relativo
1. In web development and CSS, an HTML element with position property set to 'relative', which establishes a new positioning context for its child elements
The relative container allows child elements to be positioned absolutely within its boundaries.
O contêiner relativo permite que elementos filhos sejam posicionados absolutamente dentro de seus limites.
2. A container element whose positioning is relative to its normal position in the document flow
Setting the parent div as a relative container enables absolute positioning of nested elements.
Definir a div pai como contêiner relativo permite o posicionamento absoluto de elementos aninhados.
Synonyms
relative positioned elementrelative positioning contextpositioned ancestor
Antonyms
absolute containerfixed containerstatic container

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
contêiner relativo
Standard term in web development contexts
Portugal
contentor relativo
Alternative Portuguese spelling using 'contentor' instead of 'contêiner'

Related Idioms & Phrases

establish a relative container for positioning
nested within a relative container
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