general relativity

noun

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Scientists use the theory of general relativity to explain gravity, and quantum mechanics to understand the behavior of the smallest particles. Andrew Montequin, jsonline.com, 24 July 2025 This is a bare number in Einstein's theory of general relativity that can also explain dark energy. Paul Sutter, Space.com, 24 July 2025 The Lambda Cold Dark Matter model (ΛCDM) represents the cosmological constant, a term in Albert Einstein’s theory of general relativity that explains the acceleration of the expansion of the Universe. Madison Dapcevich, Discover Magazine, 18 July 2025 But carrying out triangle comparisons in the context of general relativity is more complicated, because space-time has some strange, counterintuitive features. Quanta Magazine, 16 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for general relativity

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1916, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of general relativity was in 1916

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“General relativity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/general%20relativity. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.

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