Definition of Theory of relativity

1. Noun. (physics) the theory that space and time are relative concepts rather than absolute concepts.


Definition of Theory of relativity

1. Noun. (physics) The generic term of the special relativity and the general relativity, two theories in physics developed mainly by Albert Einstein at the beginning of the 20th century from which several important results such as the equivalence of matter and energy and the Einstein field equations are derived. ¹

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Literary usage of Theory of relativity

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Relativity: The Special and General Theory by Albert Einstein (1921)
"This was possible on the basis of the law of the constancy of the velocity of light. But according to Section XXI, the general theory of relativity cannot ..."

2. Einstein's Theories of Relativity and Gravitation: A Selection of Material by James Malcolm Bird, Albert Einstein (1921)
"... INDIA EINSTEIN'S theory of relativity seeks to represent to us the world as it really is instead of the world of appearances which may be deceiving us. ..."

3. Einstein's Theories of Relativity and Gravitation: A Selection of Material by James Malcolm Bird, Albert Einstein (1921)
"... theory of relativity seeks to rep- -Lrf resent to us the world as it really is instead of the world of appearances which may be deceiving us. ..."

4. Bulletin of the New York Public Library by New York public library (1921)
"PAT (US) "The present book is intended, as far as possible, to give an exact insight into the theory of relativity to those readers who, from a general ..."

5. From Newton to Einstein: Changing Conceptions of the Universe by Benjamin Harrow (1920)
"... LIGHT BY GRAVITATION AND THE EINSTEIN theory of relativity.* SIR FRANK DYSON the Astronomer Royal The purpose of the expedition was to determine whether ..."

6. From Newton to Einstein: Changing Conceptions of the Universe by Benjamin Harrow (1920)
"... LIGHT BY GRAVITATION AND THE EINSTEIN theory of relativity.* SIB FRANK DYSON the Astronomer Royal The purpose of the expedition was to determine whether ..."

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