general theory of relativity

American  

noun

Physics.

1. relativity2

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general theory of relativity British  

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

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Etymology

Origin of general theory of relativity

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

"Like current global navigation systems like GPS, these systems will depend on accurate clocks, and the effects on clock rates can be analyzed with the help of Einstein's general theory of relativity."

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For over a century, Einstein's general theory of relativity has been the foundation of our understanding of space and time.

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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.

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Albert Einstein expanded on this in 1916, describing gravitational waves as ripples in the fabric of space-time in his general theory of relativity.

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The general theory of relativity, published by Albert Einstein over a century ago, predicted that black holes could have any mass.

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