Meaning of the word relativity in English
What does relativity mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
relativity
US /ˌrel.əˈtɪv.ə.t̬i/
UK /ˌrel.əˈtɪv.ə.ti/
Noun
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the absence of standards of absolute and universal application
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The concept of moral relativity suggests that right and wrong are not absolute.
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The relativity of beauty means different cultures have different standards.
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Einstein's theory of the universe, based on the principle that all motion is relative and that space and time are relative rather than absolute concepts
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Albert Einstein developed the theory of relativity.
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The special theory of relativity deals with the relationship between space and time.