What Does RT Mean in a Text?
The Quick Answer
RT means "Replacement Theory," "Retweet," and "Real Time."Replacement Theory
Replacement Theory (RT) (or the Great Replacement Theory (GRT)) is a conspiracy theory that claims that the immigration policies of Western elites are part of a plot designed to replace the political power and culture of white people living in Western countries. For further details see GRT (Great Replacement Theory).Retweet
On the social networking app Twitter, RT is used with the meaning "retweet." A retweet is a re-posting of a Tweet.Real Time
RT is also used with the meaning "real time." In this context, RT refers to something that is happening at that actual moment.Image for RT
When I write RT, I mean this:
![meaning of RT](../x-images/RT.png)
"Replacement Theory"
Summary of Key Points for First Definition
"Replacement Theory" is a common definition for RT on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.RT | |
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Definition: | Replacement Theory |
Type: | Abbreviation |
Guessability: | ![]() 3: Guessable |
Typical Users: | ![]() Adults and Teenagers |
Summary of Key Points for Second Definition
"Retweet" is another common definition for RT.RT | |
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Definition: | Retweet |
Type: | Abbreviation |
Guessability: | ![]() 2: Quite easy to guess |
Typical Users: | ![]() Adults and Teenagers |
Summary of Key Points for Third Definition
RT also means "Real Time."RT | |
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Definition: | Real Time |
Type: | Abbreviation |
Guessability: | ![]() 2: Quite easy to guess |
Typical Users: | ![]() Adults and Teenagers |
Example of RT Used in a Text
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