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Relativity

Verb / ˌrelʌˈtɪvʌti: / Another word for relativity — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

the concept that the laws of physics apply equally to all non-accelerating observers, and that the speed of light is constant regardless of the motion of the observer or the source of the light

Synonyms & similar words

relativitytheory einsteinstheoryofrelativity theoryofrelativity equivalence similarity correspondence parallelism congruity uniformity consistency equality equation sameness coherence conformance comparability similitude likeness affinity homogeneity harmony congruence proportion

Synonyms by register

Formal

subjectivity contingency contextuality perspective

Antonyms

absoluteness certainty impartiality objectivity universality fixedness

Common collocations

  • theory of relativity
  • special relativity
  • general relativity
  • principle of relativity
  • frame of reference
  • speed of light
  • spacetime continuum

Word family

noun relativity
adjective relative

Usage note

Relativity often refers to Albert Einstein's theories. In general usage, it implies that something is not absolute but depends on context or perspective.

Example sentences

  1. Albert Einstein is famous for his work on relativity.
  2. The concept of relativity changed the way we think about space and time.
  3. The theory of relativity has many practical applications in modern technology.
  4. Learning about relativity can be challenging, but also very interesting.
  5. The idea of relativity applies to many different areas of science.

Quotes

  • 'The most beautiful experience we can have is the mysterious. It is the fundamental emotion that stands at the cradle of true art and true science.' - Albert Einstein
  • 'The distinction between past, present, and future is only a stubbornly persistent illusion.' - Albert Einstein
  • 'Imagination is more important than knowledge. For knowledge is limited, whereas imagination embraces the entire world, stimulating progress, giving birth to evolution.' - Albert Einstein

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