An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

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relativism
  بازانی‌باوری  
bâzâni-bâvari
Fr.: relativisme  

The belief that truth is relative and may vary from individual to individual, from group to group, or from time to time, having no objective standard.

Etymology (EN): From → relative + -ism a suffix used in the formation of nouns denoting action or practice, state or condition, principles, doctrines, etc.

Etymology (PE): Bâzâni-bâvari, from bâzâni, → relative,

  • bâvari, from bâvar “belief” (Mid.Pers. wâbar “beleif;” Proto-Iranian *uar- “to choose; to convince; to believe;” cf. Av. var- “to choose; to convince” varəna-, varana- “conviction, faith;” O.Pers. v(a)r- “to choose; to convince;” Skt. vr- “to choose,” vara- “choosing”).