relativism
noun
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A specific such theory, advocated by a particular philosopher or school of thought.
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ˈɹɛlətɪvɪzəm
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noun
uncountablephilosophy
The theory, especially in ethics or aesthetics, that conceptions of truth and moral values are not absolute but are relative to the persons or groups holding them.
countablephilosophy
A specific such theory, advocated by a particular philosopher or school of thought.
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The theory that space and time are relative concepts rather than absolute concepts.
In a relative manner.
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