general theory of relativity

Definitions of general theory of relativity
  1. noun
    a generalization of special relativity to include gravity (based on the principle of equivalence)
    synonyms: Einstein's general theory of relativity, general relativity, general relativity theory
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    Einstein's theory of relativity, relativity, relativity theory, theory of relativity
    (physics) the theory that space and time are relative concepts rather than absolute concepts
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