relativiser

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English

Noun

relativiser (plural relativisers)

  1. Alternative form of relativizer

French

Etymology

From relatif +‎ -iser.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ʁə.la.ti.vi.ze/
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Verb

relativiser

  1. (transitive) to relativize
  2. (informal, transitive, intransitive) to put into perspective; to put things into perspective
    Synonym: faire la part des choses
    Near-synonym: minimiser

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