Definitions for Relativity
ˌrɛl əˈtɪv ɪ tirel·a·tiv·i·ty

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1. relativity, theory of relativity, relativity theory, Einstein's theory of relativitynoun

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

2. relativitynoun

   the quality of being relative and having significance only in relation to something else

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1. relativitynoun

   One of two theories (also called theory of relativity) proposed by Albert Einstein, the special theory of relativity, or the general theory of relativity. The special theory of relativity or special relativity is based on the proposition that the speed of light is a constant no matter how observed, and is independent of the motion of the observer. From this follows several principles, such as the increase of mass with velocity (which has been confirmed: see relativistic mass equation) and the impossibility of acceleration to a speed greater than that of light; the equivalence of mass and energy, expressed by the famous equation E = mc2; and time dilation, which is the apparent slowing of a clock in a system, as observed by an observer in a system moving relative to the clock. The general theory of relativity is based on the proposition that there is no physical difference between gravitational force and the force produced by acceleration. From this follow several results, of which the bending of light rays in a gravitational field and the equivalence of the inertial and gravitational masses have been verified. The possible existence of black holes (believed by many astronomers to have been adequately proven) is another consequence of the theory.

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1. relativitynoun

   The state of being relative to something else.

2. relativitynoun

   The principle that the laws of physics should be the same for all observers.

3. relativitynoun

   Either of two theories (special relativity or general relativity) developed by German-American physicist Albert Einstein. Also called Einsteinian relativity.

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1. relativity

   Relativity is a principle or theory in physics, introduced by Albert Einstein, stating that physical laws should remain the same in all inertial frames, and the speed of light in a vacuum is constant, regardless of the motion of the source or observer. It comes in two forms: special relativity (which ignores gravity) and general relativity (which includes the effects of gravity). The theory also presents the concept that space and time are interconnected as a four-dimensional spacetime continuum.

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1. Relativitynoun

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

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1. Relativity

   "Relativity" is the 118th episode of the science fiction television series Star Trek: Voyager, the 24th episode of the fifth season. Overview: Seven of Nine is recruited from the future to prevent the present-time destruction of her ship.

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   The numerical value of Relativity in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

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   The numerical value of Relativity in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of Relativity in a Sentence

1. Albert Einstein:

   If my theory of relativity is proven successful, Germany will claim me as a German and France will declare that I am a citizen of the world.

2. Albert Einstein:

   Relativity applies to physics, not ethics.

3. Andrea Ghez:

   Einstein's right, at least for now, we can absolutely rule out Newton's law of gravity. Our observations are consistent with Einstein's theory of general relativity. However, Albert Einstein theory is definitely showing vulnerability. It can not fully explain gravity inside a black hole, and at some point we will need to move beyond Einstein's theory to a more comprehensive theory of gravity that explains what a black hole is.

4. Edward Witten:

   There are a lot of basic things about Einstein's theory of relativity that seemed like science fiction when I was a student, this is the first time we've seen the full force of Einstein's theory of gravity at work.

5. Albert Einstein:

   If my theory of relativity proves to be correct, Germany will claim me a German, and France will claim me a citizen of the world. However, if it proves wrong, France will say I'm a German, and Germany will say that I'm a jew.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
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6. ^ Wikidata
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