1. A problem that is considered in relation to something else; a problem whose significance or severity depends on context or comparison with other factors
The cost of the project is a relative problem when compared to the potential benefits.
O custo do projeto é um problema relativo quando comparado aos benefícios potenciais.
2. In mathematics and logic, a problem whose solution depends on or relates to variables or conditions external to the problem itself
Whether this is a relative problem depends on how we define the parameters.
Se este é um problema relativo depende de como definimos os parâmetros.