general theory of relativity
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of general theory of relativity
First recorded in 1930–35
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According to Einstein's general theory of relativity, massive objects curve the fabric of spacetime.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 21, 2026
Then in 1915, Einstein used these ideas to build his general theory of relativity, describing gravity as curvature in the fabric of space-time.
From Slate ● Jun. 22, 2026
Einstein's general theory of relativity, on the other hand, describes gravity and the motion of planets, stars, and galaxies.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 9, 2026
These twin mergers not only provide fresh insight into how black holes form and evolve but also confirm, with unmatched precision, the predictions of Albert Einstein's general theory of relativity.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 30, 2025
According to the general theory of relativity, there must have been a state of infinite density in the past, the big bang, which would have been an effective beginning of time.
From "A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays" by Stephen Hawking
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