general theory of relativity

Definition of general theory of relativity

Nouns

a generalization of special relativity to include gravity (based on the principle of equivalence)
Synonyms:
Einstein's general theory of relativity, general relativity, general relativity theory
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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Einstein's general theory of relativity