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general theory of relativity

DEFINITIONS OF: general theory of relativity

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n 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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