relativity

B2
Pronunciation
/ɹɛləˈtɪvɨti/
Noun
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

The state of being relative to something else.

2 Definition

The principle that the laws of physics should be the same for all observers.

3 Definition

Either of two theories (special relativity or general relativity) developed by German-American physicist Albert Einstein. Also called Einsteinian relativity.