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special relativity

noun

Meaning

A physical theory developed by Albert Einstein in 1905 that explains the relationship between space and time, particularly how they are perceived by observers moving at constant speeds relative to each other, and states that the speed of light in a vacuum is constant for all observers.

Examples

Einstein's theory of special relativity revolutionized our understanding of the universe.
The concepts of time dilation and length contraction are fundamental to special relativity.

Synonyms: relativity theory, Einstein's theory, time-space theory

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special relativity (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌspɛʃəl ˌrɛləˈtɪvəti/

Definition

A physical theory developed by Albert Einstein in 1905 that explains the relationship between space and time, particularly how they are perceived by observers moving at constant speeds relative to each other, and states that the speed of light in a vacuum is constant for all observers.

Examples

Einstein's theory of special relativity revolutionized our understanding of the universe.
The concepts of time dilation and length contraction are fundamental to special relativity.

How to Use special relativity

special relativity (collocation): The specific scientific theory developed by Einstein. — "He is studying special relativity for his physics degree."

Synonyms of special relativity

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Antonyms of special relativity

Words with the opposite meaning to special relativity:

general relativity

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