Theory of relativity

Definition: Meaning of, theory of relativity in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈθɪəri ɒv;(ə)v rɛləˈtɪvɪti /

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Einstein's general theory of relativity (noun)
1. based on the principle of equivalence a generalization of special relativity to include gravity
Einstein's special theory of relativity (noun)
1. a physical theory of relativity based on the assumption that the speed of light in a vacuum is a constant and the assumption that the laws of physics are invariant in all inertial systems
Einstein's theory of relativity (noun)
1. physics the theory that space and time are relative concepts rather than absolute concepts
general theory of relativity (noun)
1. based on the principle of equivalence a generalization of special relativity to include gravity
special theory of relativity (noun)
1. a physical theory of relativity based on the assumption that the speed of light in a vacuum is a constant and the assumption that the laws of physics are invariant in all inertial systems
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Pronunciation: ˈʃuːtɪŋ matʃ

Parts of Speech: noun

the whole shooting match British English spoken everything, or an event that is the most complete of its kind

theory-based