general relativity

noun

: relativity sense 3b

Examples of general relativity in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

According to Einstein’s theory of general relativity, an object’s mass curves the space around it. — Thomas Fauchez, The Conversation, 14 Sep. 2026

The key to this illusion is a phenomenon called gravitational lensing, first predicted by Albert Einstein's 1915 theory of gravity, general relativity, which also first predicted the existence of gravitational waves. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 9 Sep. 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

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