Cryptic crossword clue
Relative that may have more 11

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word COMPARATIVE

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The straight part
We know that "Relative" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case relative = comparative.
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What does COMPARATIVE mean?

COMPARATIVE noun
  1. (grammar) A construction showing a relative quality, in English usually formed by adding more or appending -er. For example, the comparative of green is greener; of evil, more evil.
  2. (grammar) A word in the comparative form.
  3. (chiefly in the plural) Data used to make a comparison.
  4. An equal; a rival; a compeer.
  5. One who makes comparisons; one who affects wit.
COMPARATIVE adjective
  1. Of or relating to comparison.
  2. Using comparison as a method of study, or founded on something using it.
  3. Approximated by comparison; relative.
  4. Comparable; bearing comparison.

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