Definition of relativity Relativity
/ɹɛˌlʌtɪˈvʌti/ - [relutivutee] - rel•a•tiv•i•ty
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What does relativity mean?
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NounPlural: relativities |
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| relativity - (physics) the theory that space and time are relative concepts rather than absolute concepts | ||
| theory of relativity, relativity theory, Einstein's theory of relativity | ||
| scientific theory a theory that explains scientific observations; "scientific theories must be falsifiable" | ||
| natural philosophy, physics the science of matter and energy and their interactions; "his favorite subject was physics" | ||
| einstein's general theory of relativity, general relativity, general relativity theory, general theory of relativity a generalization of special relativity to include gravity (based on the principle of equivalence) | ||
| einstein's special theory of relativity, special relativity, special relativity theory, special theory of relativity 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 | ||
| relativity - the quality of being relative and having significance only in relation to something else | ||
| quality an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone; "the quality of mercy is not strained"--Shakespeare | ||
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- relativity (Noun)
The state of being relative to something else. - relativity (Noun)
The principle that the laws of physics should be the same for all observers. - relativity (Noun)
Either of two theories special relativity or general relativity developed by German-American physicist Albert Einstein . Also called Einsteinian relativity.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- relativity (n.)
The state of being relative; as, the relativity of a subject.
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relativity
The state or fact of being relative.
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🔤- relativity, noun, singular of relativities.
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