(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.(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.(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.happening or existing or done at the same time
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.A valuation of property or profits of business, for the purpose of taxation; such valuation and an adjudging of the proper sum to be l…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: temporal, property, things, happening, time.the temporal property of two things happening at the same time; "the interval determining the coincidence gate is adjustable"
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: temporal, property, things, happening, time.the temporal property of two things happening at the same time; "the interval determining the coincidence gate is adjustable"
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: temporal, property, things, happening, time.the temporal property of two things happening at the same time; "the interval determining the coincidence gate is adjustable"
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: temporal, property, things, happening, time.An interval of time in which a certain succession of events or phenomena is completed, and then returns again and again, uniformly and…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: temporal, property, things, happening, time.The period of the earth's revolution on its axis. -- ordinarily divided into twenty-four hours. It is measured by the interval between…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: temporal, property, things, happening, time.The interval consisting of ten conjunct degrees; the interval made up of an octave and a fourth.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: temporal, property, things, happening, time.Pertaining to the time when the sun enters the equinoctial points; as, an equinoctial gale or storm, that is, one happening at or near…
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.A flood gate; a a sluice gate.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: temporal, property, things, happening, time.Cessation for a time; an intervening period of time; an interval; a temporary pause; as, to labor without intermission; an intermissio…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: temporal, property, things, happening, time.One who has the care, custody, or superintendence of anything; as, the keeper of a park, a pound, of sheep, of a gate, etc. ; the keep…
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.A lift gate. See Lift gate, below.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: temporal, property, things, happening, time.primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: temporal, property, things, happening, time.The eighth tone in the scale; the interval between one and eight of the scale, or any interval of equal length; an interval of five to…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: temporal, property, things, happening, time.
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