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special theory of relativity

noun

a physical theory of relativity based on the assumption that the speed of light in a vacuum is a constant and the assumption that the laws of physics are invariant in all inertial systems

• Syn: ↑special relativity, ↑special relativity theory, ↑Einstein's special theory of relativity

• Hypernyms: ↑relativity, ↑theory of relativity, ↑relativity theory, ↑Einstein's theory of relativity

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I. noun

see relativity

II.

see special relativity

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Physics.

See under relativity (def. 2). Also called special relativity.

[1915-20]

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Special Theory of Relativity see under ↑relate

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Main Entry: ↑special

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special theory of relativity,

= relativity (def. 4a). (Cf. ↑relativity)

Useful english dictionary. 2012.