relativity
noun/ˌrɛləˈtɪvɪti/
Frequency rank: #9,194 most common English word
Meaning
the state of being relative; the theory that space, time, and motion are not absolute but depend on the observer's frame of reference.
Example sentence
Einstein's theory of relativity changed the way scientists think about space and time.
Synonyms & related words
- interdependence
- comparativeness
- conditionality
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