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relativeness

[ rel-uh-tiv-nis ]
/ ˈrɛl ə tɪv nɪs /

noun

the state or fact of being relative.

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Origin of relativeness

First recorded in 1665–75; relative + -ness

Words nearby relativeness

relative to, relative topology, relative wind, relatively, relatively prime numbers, relativeness, relativism, relativist, relativistic, relativistic mass, relativistic quantum mechanics
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Example sentences from the Web for relativeness

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

    Theaetetus|Plato

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

    The Positive Outcome of Philosophy|Joseph Dietzgen