What does relativity mean?
Relativity means (uncountable) The state of being relative to something else; the absence of universally applicable rules or standards; relativism; (countable) an instance of this..
Relativity
/ɹɛl.əˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/ · noun
Meaning
(uncountable) The state of being relative to something else; the absence of universally applicable rules or standards; relativism; (countable) an instance of this..
Definitions by Sense
- (uncountable) The state of being relative to something else; the absence of universally applicable rules or standards; relativism; (countable) an instance of this.
- (uncountable, physics) Ellipsis of principle of relativity (“the principle that the laws of physics should be the same for all observers”).
- (countable, chiefly in the plural) An evaluation of the similarities and differences between things; a comparison; hence, a difference in position or status between things; a disparity.
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Word Forms
- relativities
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What is a synonym for relativity?
Common synonyms include theory of relativity, relativity theory.
What is the opposite of relativity?
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How do you use relativity in a sentence?
Use relativity where its definition matches the intended context.
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