How Do You Spell RELATIVIZE?

Pronunciation: [ɹɪlˈatɪvˌa͡ɪz] (IPA)

Relativize is an English word that means to interpret or explain something in relation to a particular point of view. The IPA phonetic transcription of the word is ˈrelətɪvaɪz, with stress on the third syllable. The first syllable is pronounced as "re-" with a schwa sound, followed by a short "l" sound. The second syllable is pronounced as "tiv" with a long "i" sound, and the third syllable is pronounced as "aɪz" with a diphthong "ai" sound. The final "e" is silent.

RELATIVIZE Meaning and Definition

1. Relativize is a verb that is derived from the word "relativism", which is the philosophical belief that knowledge, truth, and morality are all subjective and dependent on the individual's perspective or cultural context. To relativize means to consider or interpret something in relation to its context, circumstances, or subjective factors, rather than as an absolute or universal truth.

   In a broader sense, relativize refers to the act of acknowledging and understanding the relativity or subjectivity of a particular concept, belief, or value. It involves recognizing that different perspectives, experiences, or cultural backgrounds may influence one's interpretation or understanding of a given topic. When one seeks to relativize something, they aim to view it in a more inclusive and context-dependent manner, acknowledging that there may not be an ultimate or objective reality.

   Relativization can be observed in various fields, such as ethics, cultural studies, sociology, and linguistics. For example, in ethics, relativizing a moral dilemma means considering the unique cultural, historical, and social factors that might influence different ethical perspectives. In linguistics, relativizing language refers to understanding how language usage can vary based on cultural or regional contexts.

   Overall, to relativize is to recognize and account for the subjective and contextual nature of a concept, idea, or belief, rather than accepting it as an absolute or universally applicable truth.

Common Misspellings for RELATIVIZE

• eelativize
• delativize
• felativize
• telativize
• 5elativize
• 4elativize
• rwlativize
• rslativize
• rdlativize
• rrlativize
• r4lativize
• r3lativize
• rekativize
• repativize
• reoativize
• relztivize
• relstivize
• relwtivize
• relqtivize
• relawtivize
• ralativize
• relatavize

Etymology of RELATIVIZE

The word "relativize" is derived from the noun "relative", which comes from the Late Latin word "relativus", meaning "having reference or relation". The term "relativize" itself was formed by adding the suffix "-ize" to "relative". The suffix "-ize" is derived from the Greek "-izein", which denotes the process of making, forming, or treating something as indicated by the root word. Therefore, "relativize" suggests the act of treating or considering something in a relative or comparative manner.

Similar spelling words for RELATIVIZE

• relatively,
• relativism,
• relativise,
• relativistic,
• relativity,
• relative.

Conjugate verb Relativize

CONDITIONAL

I would relativize

you would relativize

he/she/it would relativize

we would relativize

they would relativize

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be relativizing

you would be relativizing

he/she/it would be relativizing

we would be relativizing

they would be relativizing

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have relativize

you would have relativize

he/she/it would have relativize

we would have relativize

they would have relativize

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been relativizing

you would have been relativizing

he/she/it would have been relativizing

we would have been relativizing

they would have been relativizing

FUTURE

I will relativize

you will relativize

he/she/it will relativize

we will relativize

they will relativize

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be relativizing

you will be relativizing

he/she/it will be relativizing

we will be relativizing

they will be relativizing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have relativized

you will have relativized

he/she/it will have relativized

we will have relativized

they will have relativized

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been relativizing

you will have been relativizing

he/she/it will have been relativizing

we will have been relativizing

they will have been relativizing

IMPERATIVE

you relativize

we let´s relativize

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to relativize

PAST

I relativized

you relativized

he/she/it relativized

we relativized

they relativized

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was relativizing

you were relativizing

he/she/it was relativizing

we were relativizing

they were relativizing

PAST PARTICIPLE

relativized

PAST PERFECT

I had relativized

you had relativized

he/she/it had relativized

we had relativized

they had relativized

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been relativizing

you had been relativizing

he/she/it had been relativizing

we had been relativizing

they had been relativizing

PRESENT

I relativize

you relativize

he/she/it relativizes

we relativize

they relativize

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am relativizing

you are relativizing

he/she/it is relativizing

we are relativizing

they are relativizing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

relativizing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have relativized

you have relativized

he/she/it has relativized

we have relativized

they have relativized

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been relativizing

you have been relativizing

he/she/it has been relativizing

we have been relativizing

they have been relativizing

I would have relativized

we would have relativized

you would have relativized

he/she/it would have relativized

they would have relativized