relativity
|rel-a-tiv-i-ty|
/ˌrɛləˈtɪvɪti/
interrelation of space and time
Etymology
'relativity' originates from the Latin word 'relativus,' where 'relatus' meant 'related or brought back.'
'relativus' transformed into the French word 'relativité,' and eventually became the modern English word 'relativity.'
Initially, it meant 'relatedness or connection,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'theory in physics.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the state of being relative or dependent on something else.
The concept of relativity is crucial in understanding the universe.
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Noun 2
a theory in physics developed by Albert Einstein, which describes the interrelation of space, time, and gravity.
Einstein's theory of relativity revolutionized physics.
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