general theory of relativity
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of general theory of relativity
First recorded in 1930–35
Example Sentences
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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
"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."
From Science Daily ● Dec. 30, 2025
Einstein first predicted the existence of gravitational waves in 1916 as part of his general theory of relativity.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 30, 2025
The general theory of relativity, published by Albert Einstein over a century ago, predicted that black holes could have any mass.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 7, 2024
Seventy years ago, if Eddington is to be believed, only two people understood the general theory of relativity.
From "A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays" by Stephen Hawking
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