relativity

Noun

Meaning

The state of being relative; as, the relativity of a subject.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

Einstein's theory of relativity relativity theory special relativity principle of relativity theory of relativity association amity alliance communion community relationship exchange connection angle balance
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Antonyms

division malice difference independence opposition separation
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Hypernyms

quality scientific theory

Hyponyms

special relativity general relativity special theory of relativity general theory of relativity Einstein's general theory of relativity Einstein's special theory of relativity

Related terms

relative relatively relativize relativise relativistic relativism

Phrases with the word

einstein's relativity theory principle of the relativity Galilean relativity theory of special relativity

Examples

A basic assumption of relativity is that coordinate transformations must leave spacetime intervals invariant. Source: Internet

According to classical general relativity, no matter or information can flow from the interior of a black hole to an outside observer, although quantum effects may allow deviations from this strict rule. Source: Internet

According to general relativity, space is less curved than on the walls, and thus appears to have more volume and a higher expansion rate. Source: Internet

Advanced concepts Causal structure and global geometry main Penrose–Carter diagram of an infinite Minkowski universe In general relativity, no material body can catch up with or overtake a light pulse. Source: Internet

According to Einstein's theory of relativity, a high-energy nucleus appears length contracted, or compressed, along its direction of motion. Source: Internet

A fourth parameter is whether the locus of linguistic relativity is in language or in the brain. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

relativistic mechanics relativistically relativitist relativity theory relativizable relativization