relativity — the absence of standards of absolute and universal application
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the absence of standards of absolute and universal application
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌreləˈtɪvəti/
Example Sentences
- My understanding of spicy food's relativity changed after eating Korean kimchi.
- The relativity of time becomes obvious when you're waiting for your crush to text back.
- Einstein's relativity theory shows that space and time are interconnected.
relativity
NOUN[/ˌreləˈtɪvəti/]
the absence of standards of absolute and universal application
💡 Concept
Einstein at his chalkboard shows how relativity bends time near massive objects.
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˌreləˈtɪvəti/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌreləˈtɪvəti/
🌳Etymology
Rootrelative
Suffix--ity
🎵Rhyme
creativityactivitynativity
creativity
activity
nativity
🔗Collocations
theory of relativity
general relativity
special relativity
principle of relativity
cultural relativity
moral relativity
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My understanding of spicy food's relativity changed after eating Korean kimchi.”
😄 Fun example
“The relativity of time becomes obvious when you're waiting for your crush to text back.”
“Einstein's relativity theory shows that space and time are interconnected.”
“The concept of beauty demonstrates perfect relativity across different societies.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
relativenesssubjectivityvariabilitycontingency
Antonyms
absolutenessuniversalityobjectivity
Related
relativerelativelyrelationrelationshipperspectivesubjective
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