general theory of relativity

noun phrase

: relativity sense 3b

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Gravitational redshift is an effect resulting from the mass of the white dwarf warping the space around it, in accordance with Albert Einstein's general theory of relativity, which results in the wavelength of the white dwarf's light becoming stretched. —

Keith Cooper, Space.com, 19 Dec. 2024 Currently, Albert Einstein’s general theory of relativity attributes gravity to smooth curves in the space-time fabric. —

Charlie Wood, Quanta Magazine, 30 Oct. 2024 Within them, matter is packed so tightly that, according to Einstein’s general theory of relativity, nothing can escape. —

Steve Nadis, WIRED, 15 Sep. 2024 Einstein’s general theory of relativity showed that mass and energy warp the geometry of space-time, carving out strange contours of the universe, which suddenly became a place that could begin or end. —

Amanda Gefter, Quanta Magazine, 25 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for general theory of relativity

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1921, in the meaning defined above

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