general theory of relativity
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of general theory of relativity
First recorded in 1930–35
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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
Today's standard picture of the universe is built on Einstein's general theory of relativity and the standard model of particle physics.
From Science Daily • Jan. 11, 2026
Cosmologists use Einstein's general theory of relativity along with the Friedmann equations to describe how the universe changes over time.
From Science Daily • Jan. 11, 2026
For over a century, Einstein's general theory of relativity has been the foundation of our understanding of space and time.
From Science Daily • Nov. 8, 2025
The general theory of relativity, on its own, cannot explain these features or answer these questions because of its prediction that the universe started off with infinite density at the big bang singularity.
From "A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays" by Stephen Hawking
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