what does relative position mean
relative position. (navigation). A point defined with reference to another position, either fixed or moving; the coordinates of such a point are usually bearing, true or relative, and distance from an identified reference point.1  Facebook.navigation). A point defined with reference to another position, either fixed or moving; the coordinates of such a point are usually bearing, true or relative, and distance from an identified reference point. 1  Facebook. 2  Twitter.