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relativity vs special relativity theory

special relativity theory vs relativity

relativity and special relativity theory both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
relativity Yes No No No
special relativity theory Yes No No No
As nouns, special relativity theory is a hyponym of relativity; that is, special 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
  • special relativity theory: a physical theory of relativity based on the assumption that the speed of light in a vacuum is a constant and the assumption that the laws of physics are invariant in all inertial systems
relativity (noun) special relativity theory (noun)
the quality of being relative and having significance only in relation to something else a physical theory of relativity based on the assumption that the speed of light in a vacuum is a constant and the assumption that the laws of physics are invariant in all inertial systems
(physics) the theory that space and time are relative concepts rather than absolute concepts
Difference between relativity and special relativity theory

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