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general theory of relativity

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general theory of relativity
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(Physics / General Physics) the theory of gravitation, developed by Einstein in 1916, extending the special theory of relativity to include acceleration and leading to the conclusion that gravitational forces are equivalent to forces caused by acceleration
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Noun1.general theory of relativity - a generalization of special relativity to include gravity (based on the principle of equivalence)
Einstein's general theory of relativity, general relativity, general relativity theory
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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