theory of relativity

noun

Physics.

1. relativity.

Word History and Origins

Origin of theory of relativity¹

First recorded in 1960–65

Example Sentences

Then, Albert Einstein solved the tension by coming up with the theory of relativity, which explains how massive objects cause distortions in spacetime.

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Wigner realized that using principles derived from Albert Einstein's theory of relativity, he could describe all the possible elementary particles in the universe, even those that hadn't been discovered yet.

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High-energy muons traveling at near–light-speed endure longer, for milliseconds, because of the time dilation predicted by Einstein’s 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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Here, the theory goes, all physical laws, including Einstein's general theory of relativity, no longer apply; the principle of causality is suspended.

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