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relativity vs general relativity theory

general relativity theory vs relativity

relativity and general relativity theory both are nouns.

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

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