English Explanatory Dictionary

special relativity

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A theory that (neglecting the effects of gravity) reconciles the principle of relativity with the observation that the speed of light is constant in all frames of reference.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

special relativity

Related words

E=mc² general relativity
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