(physics) the theory that space and time are relative concepts rather than absolute concepts
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the temporal property of two things happening at the same time; "the interval determining the coincidence gate is adjustable"
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(physics) the principle that a measured quantity of mass is equivalent (according to relativity theory) to a measured quantity of ener…
Used in the same subject area: Relativity, Physics.The state of being relative; as, the relativity of a subject.
Used in the same subject area: Relativity, Physics.(physics) the theory that space and time are relative concepts rather than absolute concepts
Used in the same subject area: Relativity, Physics.(physics) the theory that space and time are relative concepts rather than absolute concepts
Used in the same subject area: Relativity, Physics.a generalization of special relativity to include gravity (based on the principle of equivalence)
Used in the same subject area: Relativity, Physics.a physical theory of relativity based on the assumption that the speed of light in a vacuum is a constant and the assumption that the…
Used in the same subject area: Relativity, Physics.a generalization of special relativity to include gravity (based on the principle of equivalence)
Used in the same subject area: Relativity, Physics.a generalization of special relativity to include gravity (based on the principle of equivalence)
Used in the same subject area: Relativity, Physics.a generalization of special relativity to include gravity (based on the principle of equivalence)
Used in the same subject area: Relativity, Physics.a field of force surrounding a body of finite mass
Used in the same subject area: Relativity, Physics.a coordinate system in which Newton's first law of motion is valid
Used in the same subject area: Relativity, Physics.a coordinate system in which Newton's first law of motion is valid
Used in the same subject area: Relativity, Physics.the speed at which light travels in a vacuum; the constancy and universality of the speed of light is recognized by defining it to be…
Used in the same subject area: Relativity, Physics.The quality or state of being simultaneous; simultaneousness.
Used in the same subject area: Relativity, Physics.happening or existing or done at the same time
Used in the same subject area: Relativity, Physics.the four-dimensional coordinate system (3 dimensions of space and 1 of time) in which physical events are located
Used in the same subject area: Relativity, Physics.the four-dimensional coordinate system (3 dimensions of space and 1 of time) in which physical events are located
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(computer science) the interval between the time data is requested by the system and the time the data is provided by the drive; "acce…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: temporal, property, things, happening, time.The act of assessing; the act of determining an amount to be paid; as, an assessment of damages, or of taxes; an assessment of the mem…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: temporal, property, things, happening, time.The condition of occupying the same place in space; as, the coincidence of circles, surfaces, etc.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: temporal, property, things, happening, time.The act of concurring; a meeting or coming together; union; conjunction; combination.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: temporal, property, things, happening, time.The act of conjoining, or the state of being conjoined, united, or associated; union; association; league.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: temporal, property, things, happening, time.An imaginary circle or orbit in the heavens; one of the celestial spheres.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: temporal, property, things, happening, time.The time of light, or interval between one night and the next; the time between sunrise and sunset, or from dawn to darkness; hence, t…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: temporal, property, things, happening, time.Next after the tenth; as, the eleventh chapter.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: temporal, property, things, happening, time.Pertaining to an equinox, or the equinoxes, or to the time of equal day and night; as, the equinoctial line.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: temporal, property, things, happening, time.A gate keeper; a gate tender.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: temporal, property, things, happening, time.A passage through a fence or wall; a gate; also, a frame, arch, etc., in which a gate in hung, or a structure at an entrance or gate d…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: temporal, property, things, happening, time.To cross with lines in a peculiar manner in drawing and engraving. See Hatching.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: temporal, property, things, happening, time.The act or the state of intermitting; the state of being neglected or disused; disuse; discontinuance.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: temporal, property, things, happening, time.One who, or that which, keeps; one who, or that which, holds or has possession of anything.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: temporal, property, things, happening, time.the time interval between the initiation and the completion of a production process; "the lead times for many publications can vary tr…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: temporal, property, things, happening, time.The sky; the atmosphere; the firmament.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: temporal, property, things, happening, time.Drawn out in a line, or in the direction of length; protracted; extended; as, a long line; -- opposed to short, and distinguished from…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: temporal, property, things, happening, time.The eighth day after a church festival, the festival day being included; also, the week following a church festival.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: temporal, property, things, happening, time.
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