general relativity

noun

: relativity sense 3b

Examples of general relativity in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

After the war, a solar eclipse on May 29, 1919 was used to confirm Einstein's theory of general relativity, so the experiment was ultimately a success. — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 21 Aug. 2026

By more precisely measuring this consequence of general relativity, this study also serves to constrain alternate theories that call Einstein’s conclusions into question. — Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 8 July 2026

Their goal is to reproduce a 1919 eclipse experiment that measured how the sun’s gravity bends the light from distant stars and confirmed Albert Einstein’s theory of general relativity, according to the Spanish Scientific and Advisory Committee for the Trio of Eclipses. — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 6 June 2026

But general relativity has a fatal flaw. — Quanta Magazine, 3 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1916, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for general relativity

• electronegativity
• immunoreactivity
• stereoselectivity
• absorptivity
• affectivity
• collectivity
• conductivity
• connectivity
• corrosivity
• creativity
• diffusivity
• directivity

Kids Definition

general relativity

noun

: relativity sense 2b