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relativity

nounfemininetécnico/ʁɨlɐtiviˈdadɨ/medium

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Definition

The state of being relative; Einstein's physical theory concerning space, time, and gravity.
Einstein's theory of relativity changed our understanding of the universe.
They discussed the cultural relativity of moral values.
Common collocations
theory of relativitygeneral relativityspecial relativityprinciple of relativity

Etymology

Do francês 'relativité', de 'relatif' (relativo).

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