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relativity

[rel-uh-tiv-i-tee] / ˌrɛl əˈtɪv ɪ ti /








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The concept of electromagnetic radiation originated with him and is credited as paving the way for Einstein's special theory of relativity.

From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026

Einstein's theory of relativity suggests that spacetime can undergo something conceptually similar.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 30, 2026

However, recent observations suggest it is weakening — potentially jeopardizing Einstein’s so far unblemished theory of general relativity and calling into question the leading description for how the universe will die.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2026

The star, named S301, orbits so dangerously close to the black hole that scientists believe it can shed light on this unimaginably powerful cosmic monster -- and test out Albert Einstein's theory of relativity.

From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026

A black hole is a zero in the equations of general relativity; the energy of the vacuum is a zero in the mathematics of quantum theory.

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife

That's not entirely true of course, but consider the relativities.

From BBC ● Feb. 10, 2015

He seems to be savoring his island idyl as if the relativities of war, chance and change had already foreclosed it, as indeed they subsequently did.

From Time Magazine Archive

In short, the epistemological fashion of conceiving dreams, errors, "relativities," etc., depends upon the isolation of mind from intimate participation with other changes in the same continuous nexus.

From Creative Intelligence Essays in the Pragmatic Attitude by Boyd H. Bode

The relativities of life and death belong to the cosmic dream.

From Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda

The essence of substance consists in being related to others, which themselves are only points of relation; amid mere relativities we never reach a real.

From History of Modern Philosophy From Nicolas of Cusa to the Present Time by Richard Falckenberg




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