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- [rel-uh-tuh-vist]
- /ˈrɛl ə tə vɪst/
- /ˈre.lə.tɪ.vɪ.zəm/
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- [rel-uh-tuh-vist]
- /ˈrɛl ə tə vɪst/
Definitions of relativist word
- noun relativist an adherent or advocate of relativism or of the principle of relativity. 1
- adjective relativist A relativist position or argument is one according to which the truth is not always the same, but varies according to circumstances. 0
- adjective relativist A relativist is someone with relativist views. 0
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Origin of relativist
First appearance:
before 1860 One of the 29% newest English words
First recorded in 1860-65; relative + -ist
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Parts of speech for Relativist
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relativist popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
relativist usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for relativist
noun relativist
- equivocator — Agent noun of equivocate; one who equivocates.
- waverer — to sway to and fro; flutter: Foliage wavers in the breeze.
Top questions with relativist
- what is a relativist?
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