relativeness

[ rel-uh-tiv-nis ]

noun

1. the state or fact of being relative.

Word History and Origins

Origin of relativeness¹

First recorded in 1665–75; relative + -ness

Example Sentences

I would seriously recommend to you to reflect on the relativeness of all equality, similarity, and identity.

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This is a striking illustration of the mere relativeness of such words as "morality," "refinement," and their opposites.

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Such relativeness he declares to constitute existence:31 defining existence to mean potentiality.

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The relativeness of sensation is then developed at length, and for a moment the definition appears to be accepted.

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