The Vologne is a very substantial river despite the relative smallness of its basin.

Schwartz argues that the main thing holding people back is the relative smallness of their thoughts, and explains the importance of 'Thinking positively toward oneself'.

The Fave is a substantial river considering the relative smallness of its watershed.

Rapid growth put a squeeze on the town, which discovered that relative smallness did not grant it immunity from big-city problems.

Or, as Hall speculates, "the relative smallness and weakness of smaller human ancestors might be responsible for nothing less than the birth of civilization."

The sculpture was placed at the very front edge of the massive plinth, emphasising its vulnerability and relative smallness.

The relative smallness of the palace may be best appreciated from within, looking out over the inner quadrangle.

This one was larger than normal size, as if to compensate for the relative smallness of its companions.

The sense of community felt within the enclosures owes something to their relative smallness; most cover only an acre or two.

He could give the Guardsmen little comfort, except as regarding the relative smallness of Thomas's force.