special relativity

noun

: relativity sense 3a

Examples of special relativity in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The quest for real-life warp drives Einstein taught us that objects with mass can't accelerate through space beyond the speed of light, according to his theory of special relativity. — Micah Hanks, Space.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Near the speed of light, special relativity wreaks havoc on clocks and time, obliterating the concept of simultaneity among observers traveling at different speeds. — Peter Gosselin, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026

The biggest differences between special relativity and general relativity are as follows. — Big Think, 1 May 2026

The answer once again comes from special relativity, which says that the faster an object moves, the slower time passes for it (at least relative to an outside observer). — Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1919, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for special relativity

• associativity
• interconnectivity
• intersubjectivity
• photoconductivity
• radioactivity
• superconductivity
• absorptivity
• affectivity
• collectivity
• conductivity
• connectivity
• corrosivity

Kids Definition

special relativity

noun

: relativity sense 2a