HeyRuaHow to say “relativity” in Irish
- Irish:
- coibhneasacht
- English:
- relativity, relativism
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KIV-nyass-ukht” /ˈkɪvʲnʲəsəxt̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- coibhneasachtaí (relativities)
- Genitive singular:
- coibhneasachta, na coibhneasachta (e.g. teoiric na coibhneasachta, the theory of relativity)
- Genitive plural:
- coibhneasachtaí, na gcoibhneasachtaí (e.g. staidéar na gcoibhneasachtaí, the study of the relativities)
What does “coibhneasacht” mean?
“Coibhneasacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- relativity
- The state of being relative, especially in physics, Einstein's theory of how space and time depend on the observer.Also: theory of relativity, relativeness.
1 other meaning: relativism
- 2relativism
- The philosophical view that truth or values are relative to the person or culture rather than absolute.Also: moral relativism.
“Coibhneasacht” with the article
The plural of relativity in Irish is coibhneasachtaí. Here is coibhneasacht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Coibhneasacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using coibhneasacht, the Irish word for relativity.
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Relativity in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for relativity?
The Irish for relativity is coibhneasacht (pronounced “KIV-nyass-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is coibhneasachtaí. Depending on context it can also mean relativism.
How do you pronounce coibhneasacht in Irish?
Coibhneasacht is said like “KIV-nyass-ukht” (IPA /ˈkɪvʲnʲəsəxt̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of relativity in Irish?
The plural of coibhneasacht is coibhneasachtaí; with the article, na coibhneasachtaí means “the relativities”. The genitive plural is coibhneasachtaí, as in staidéar na gcoibhneasachtaí (the study of the relativities).
Does coibhneasacht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Coibhneasacht can mean relativity or relativism, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does coibhneasacht change to choibhneasacht or gcoibhneasacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) coibhneasacht becomes mo choibhneasacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcoibhneasacht (eclipsis).
How is 'coibhneasacht' related to 'coibhneas'?
'Coibhneas' means relation or proportion, and the adjective 'coibhneasta' means relative; 'coibhneasacht' is the abstract noun, relativity.
