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relativize

verb
rel·​a·​tiv·​ize | \ ˈre-lə-tə-ˌvīz How to pronounce relativize (audio) \
relativized; relativizing

Definition of relativize

transitive verb

: to treat or describe as relative

Examples of relativize in a Sentence

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 Such relativizing behavior affects even our most intimate relationships. — Matt Ridley, WSJ, "Why Is It So Cool to Be Gloomy?," 15 Nov. 2018

First Known Use of relativize

1935, in the meaning defined above

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