Translation guide
The concept of relativity, primarily in physics, but also in a general sense of things being relative or interconnected.
theory of relativity
relativity (general concept)
Referring to Einstein's theory of relativity (special or general).
The standard term for the theory of relativity in physics.
Einstein's theory of relativity is a foundation of physics.
Abbreviation of 相対性理論, common in academic contexts.
According to relativity, time is not absolute.
The idea that something is not absolute but depends on other factors.
The hypothesis that language influences thought (Sapir-Whorf hypothesis).
In everyday conversation, Japanese speakers often express the idea of relativity using phrases like 「人による」(depends on the person) or 「場合による」(depends on the situation) rather than the noun 相対性.
Beauty is relative.
Linguistic relativity is an important theme in linguistics.