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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