as in reciprocity
the state of having a relation to or connection with or being necessarily reliant upon something else
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Recent Examples of relativity
But one of the main challenges with this is a bottleneck from relativity.
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Paul Sutter, Space.com, 23 Sep. 2025
They can be used to test electromagnetism, particle physics and Albert Einstein’s theory of relativity.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2025
Modern theories like genetics, relativity, and Big Bang cosmology, as well as concepts in chemistry, geoscience, physiology, linguistics, and psychology were all suppressed.
—Scott Montgomery, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The discovery of relativity and quantum physics has demonstrated that nature at high speeds and small distances behaves in ways very foreign to our sensory perceptions.
—Alan Lightman
september 12, Literary Hub, 12 Sep. 2025
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Paul Sutter, Space.com, 23 Sep. 2025
They can be used to test electromagnetism, particle physics and Albert Einstein’s theory of relativity.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2025
Modern theories like genetics, relativity, and Big Bang cosmology, as well as concepts in chemistry, geoscience, physiology, linguistics, and psychology were all suppressed.
—Scott Montgomery, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The discovery of relativity and quantum physics has demonstrated that nature at high speeds and small distances behaves in ways very foreign to our sensory perceptions.
—Alan Lightman
september 12, Literary Hub, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relativity
reciprocity
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The world is built on relationships, not leverage, and relationships are built on reciprocity and respect.—
Ezra Klein,
Mercury News,
28 Jan. 2026
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From Individual Impact to Collective Change This framework—building ecosystems, defining roles, ensuring reciprocity—doesn’t just apply to raising children.—
Essence,
Essence,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Relativity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relativity. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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