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relativity theory vs general relativity

general relativity vs relativity theory

relativity theory and general relativity both are nouns.

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

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