general relativity

noun

: relativity sense 3b

Examples of general relativity in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Dyson knew that Eddington was the best person to use the imminent total solar eclipse as a test of Einstein's 1915 theory of general relativity. — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 29 Oct. 2026

The findings could help scientists understand the limits of Einstein’s theory of general relativity and investigate whether black holes can behave in ways that challenge our current understanding of the universe. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2026

The question also has consequences for the quest to unify quantum mechanics with general relativity. — Philipp Strasberg, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026

Some of the most cataclysmic events in the cosmos, such as mergers of supermassive black holes, should produce a very specific gravitational wave signature, according to general relativity. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 7 Oct. 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