(physics) the theory that space and time are relative concepts rather than absolute concepts
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General relativity
a generalization of special relativity to include gravity (based on the principle of equivalence)
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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 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
Used in the same subject area: Relativity, Physics.A single framework that treats space and time together.
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The point of intersection of a vertical line through the center of gravity of the fluid displaced by a floating body which is tipped t…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: generalization, special, relativity, include, gravity.Pertaining to, or derived from, antimony; -- said of those compounds of antimony in which this element has its highest equivalence; as…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: generalization, special, relativity, include, gravity.Pertaining to, or derived from, antimony; -- said of those compounds of antimony in which this element has an equivalence next lower t…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: generalization, special, relativity, include, gravity.One of the elements, a solid substance resembling a metal in its physical properties, but in its chemical relations ranking with the n…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: generalization, special, relativity, include, gravity.Pertaining to, consisting of, or containing, arsenic; as, arsenious powder or glass.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: generalization, special, relativity, include, gravity.Degree of atomic attraction; equivalence; valence; also (a later use) the number of atoms in an elementary molecule. See Valence.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: generalization, special, relativity, include, gravity.Of or relating to the first class or rank, especially in literature or art.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: generalization, special, relativity, include, gravity.To make conventional; to bring under the influence of, or cause to conform to, conventional rules; to establish by usage.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: generalization, special, relativity, include, gravity.Something given or admitted; a fact or principle granted; that upon which an inference or an argument is based; -- used chiefly in the…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: generalization, special, relativity, include, gravity.The state of being demure; gravity; the show of gravity or modesty.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: generalization, special, relativity, include, gravity.The act of determining, or the state of being determined.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: generalization, special, relativity, include, gravity.The right to a fair legal process.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: generalization, special, relativity, include, gravity.(law) the administration of justice according to established rules and principles; based on the principle that a person cannot be depr…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: generalization, special, relativity, include, gravity.Pertaining to, or founded upon, experiment or experience; depending upon the observation of phenomena; versed in experiments.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: generalization, special, relativity, include, gravity.The condition of being equivalent or equal; equality of worth, value, signification, or force; as, an equivalence of definitions.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: generalization, special, relativity, include, gravity.Same as Equivalence.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: generalization, special, relativity, include, gravity.Equal in wortir or value, force, power, effect, import, and the like; alike in significance and value; of the same import or meaning.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: generalization, special, relativity, include, gravity.The act of excepting or excluding; exclusion; restriction by taking out something which would otherwise be included, as in a class, st…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: generalization, special, relativity, include, gravity.
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