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general relativity theory vs relativity

relativity vs general relativity theory

general relativity theory and relativity both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
general relativity theory Yes No No No
relativity Yes No No No
As nouns, relativity is a hypernym of general relativity theory; that is, relativity is a word with a broader meaning than general relativity theory:
  • general relativity theory: a generalization of special relativity to include gravity (based on the principle of equivalence)
  • relativity: (physics) the theory that space and time are relative concepts rather than absolute concepts
Other hypernyms of general relativity theory include Einstein's theory of relativity, relativity theory, theory of relativity.
general relativity theory (noun) relativity (noun)
a generalization of special relativity to include gravity (based on the principle of equivalence) the quality of being relative and having significance only in relation to something else
(physics) the theory that space and time are relative concepts rather than absolute concepts
Difference between general relativity theory and relativity

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