diff --git a/docs/api-reference/next/image.md b/docs/api-reference/next/image.md
index 552902f76082a..0efb0121a3a8f 100644
--- a/docs/api-reference/next/image.md
+++ b/docs/api-reference/next/image.md
@@ -102,7 +102,7 @@ When `responsive`, the image will scale the dimensions down for smaller
 viewports and scale up for larger viewports.
 
 When `fill`, the image will stretch both width and height to the dimensions of
-the parent element, usually paired with the [`objectFit`](#objectFit) property.
+the parent element, provided the parent element is relative. This is usually paired with the [`objectFit`](#objectFit) property.
 
 Try it out: