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relativity theory vs special relativity

special relativity vs relativity theory

relativity theory and special relativity both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
relativity theory Yes No No No
special relativity Yes No No No
As nouns, special relativity is a hyponym of relativity theory; that is, special 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
  • special relativity: 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 theory (noun) special relativity (noun)
(physics) the theory that space and time are relative concepts rather than absolute concepts 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
Difference between relativity theory and special relativity

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