relativism
rel.a.tiv.ism \'rel-*t-iv-.iz-*m\ \-*st\ \.rel-*t-iv-'is-tik\ \-ti-k(*-)le-\ n 1a: a theory that knowledge is relative to the limited nature of the mind a nd the conditions of knowing 1b: a view that ethical truths depend upon the individuals and groups holdi ng them 2: RELATIVITY - rel.a.tiv.ist n