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Einstein's general theory of relativity

DEFINITIONS OF: Einstein's general theory of relativity

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n a generalization of special relativity to include gravity (based on the principle of equivalence)

Synonyms:
general relativity, general relativity theory, general theory of relativity
Type of:
Einstein's theory of relativity, relativity, relativity theory, theory of relativity
(physics) the theory that space and time are relative concepts rather than absolute concepts
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