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relativity

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌrɛləˈtɪvəti/ · UK /ˌreləˈtɪvəti/

relativity means: The scientific theory explaining how space, time, and gravity are connected and affected by movement.

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The scientific theory explaining how space, time, and gravity are connected and affected by movement.

  • We studied relativity in physics class.
  • Relativity explains why clocks can run at different rates.
  • Einstein developed the theory of general relativity.

Common phrases: theory of relativity, general relativity, special relativity

Questions about relativity

What does relativity mean?

The scientific theory explaining how space, time, and gravity are connected and affected by movement.

What is relativity in other languages?

Türkçe: görelilik · Español: relatividad · Français: relativité · Deutsch: Relativität · Italiano: relatività · 日本語: 相対性理論

How do you pronounce relativity?

In American English /ˌrɛləˈtɪvəti/; in British English /ˌreləˈtɪvəti/.

How do you use relativity in a sentence?

We studied relativity in physics class. Relativity explains why clocks can run at different rates.

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