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special theory of relativity vs relativity

relativity vs special theory of relativity

special theory of relativity and relativity both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
special theory of relativity Yes No No No
relativity Yes No No No
As nouns, relativity is a hypernym of special theory of relativity; that is, relativity is a word with a broader meaning than special theory of relativity:
  • special theory of 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: (physics) the theory that space and time are relative concepts rather than absolute concepts
Other hypernyms of special theory of relativity include Einstein's theory of relativity, relativity theory, theory of relativity.
special theory of relativity (noun) relativity (noun)
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 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 special theory of relativity and relativity

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