relativization
|rel-a-tiv-i-za-tion|
/ˌrɛlətɪˌvaɪˈzeɪʃən/
(relativize)
making relative
Etymology
'relativization' originates from the verb 'relativize,' which is derived from the adjective 'relative,' itself from the Latin word 'relativus,' meaning 'related to.'
'relativus' transformed into the Old French word 'relatif,' and eventually became the modern English word 'relative,' from which 'relativize' and subsequently 'relativization' were formed.
Initially, it meant 'to make something relative,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the process of making something relative.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process or result of making something relative or dependent on something else.
The relativization of cultural norms can lead to a more inclusive society.
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Last updated: 2025/04/10 11:59