relativeness

[ rel-uh-tiv-nis ]
/ ˈrɛl ə tɪv nɪs /

noun

the state or fact of being relative.

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

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