general theory of relativity

noun

, Physics.

1. relativity2

general theory of relativity

noun

1. the theory of gravitation, developed by Einstein in 1916, extending the special theory of relativity to include acceleration and leading to the conclusion that gravitational forces are equivalent to forces caused by acceleration

Word History and Origins

Origin of general theory of relativity¹

First recorded in 1930–35

Related Words

• relativity