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Relativity must replace absolutism in the realm of morals as well as in the spheres of physics and biology.
Thomas Cochrane

Meaning of "relativity" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF RELATIVITY

relativity  [ˌrɛləˈtɪvɪtɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF RELATIVITY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Relativity is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES RELATIVITY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of relativity in the English dictionary

The definition of relativity in the dictionary is either of two theories developed by Albert Einstein, the special theory of relativity, which requires that the laws of physics shall be the same as seen by any two different observers in uniform relative motion, and the general theory of relativity which considers observers with relative acceleration and leads to a theory of gravitation. Other definition of relativity is the state or quality of being relative.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH RELATIVITY


activity
ækˈtɪvɪtɪ
captivity
kæpˈtɪvɪtɪ
conductivity
ˌkɒndʌkˈtɪvɪtɪ
connectivity
ˌkɒnɛkˈtɪvɪtɪ
creativity
ˌkriːeɪˈtɪvɪtɪ
hyperactivity
ˌhaɪpərækˈtɪvɪtɪ
inactivity
ˌɪnækˈtɪvɪtɪ
insensitivity
ɪnˌsensɪˈtɪvɪtɪ
interactivity
ˌɪntərækˈtɪvɪtɪ
nativity
nəˈtɪvɪtɪ
negativity
ˌnɛɡəˈtɪvɪtɪ
positivity
ˌpɒzɪˈtɪvɪtɪ
productivity
ˌprɒdʌkˈtɪvɪtɪ
radioactivity
ˌreɪdɪəʊækˈtɪvɪtɪ
reactivity
ˌriːækˈtɪvɪtɪ
reflectivity
ˌriːflɛkˈtɪvɪtɪ
resistivity
ˌriːzɪsˈtɪvɪtɪ
selectivity
sɪˌlɛkˈtɪvɪtɪ
sensitivity
ˌsɛnsɪˈtɪvɪtɪ
superconductivity
ˌsuːpəˌkɒndʌkˈtɪvɪtɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE RELATIVITY

relative major key
relative majority
relative minor
relative minor key
relative molecular mass
relative permeability
relative permittivity
relative probability
relative pronoun
relatively
relativeness
relativisation
relativise
relativism
relativist
relativistic
relativistically
relativitist
relativization
relativize

WORDS THAT END LIKE RELATIVITY

absorptivity
adaptivity
associativity
cooperativity
diffusivity
electronegativity
exclusivity
expressivity
extravehicular activity
festivity
gravity
hypersensitivity
inclusivity
motivity
objectivity
physical activity
special theory of relativity
subjectivity
thermal conductivity
transitivity
transmissivity

Synonyms and antonyms of relativity in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «relativity» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF RELATIVITY

Find out the translation of relativity to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of relativity from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «relativity» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

相对论
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

relatividad
570 millions of speakers

English

relativity
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

सापेक्षता
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

النسبية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

относительности
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

relatividade
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

আপেক্ষিকতা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

relativité
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Relativiti
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Relativität
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

相対論
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

상대성
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Relativitas
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

tương đối
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சார்பியல்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

सापेक्षता
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

izafiyet
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

relatività
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

względności
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

відносності
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

relativitate
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

σχετικότητας
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

relatiwiteit
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

relativitet
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

relativitets
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of relativity

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «RELATIVITY»

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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «RELATIVITY» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about relativity

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10 QUOTES WITH «RELATIVITY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word relativity.
1
David Bohm
In relativity, movement is continuous, causally determinate and well defined, while in quantum mechanics it is discontinuous, not causally determinate and not well defined.
2
Thomas Cochrane
Relativity must replace absolutism in the realm of morals as well as in the spheres of physics and biology.
3
Paul Davies
The birth of science as we know it arguably began with Isaac Newton's formulation of the laws of gravitation and motion. It is no exaggeration to say that physics was reborn in the early 20th-century with the twin revolutions of quantum mechanics and the theory of relativity.
4
Richard Dawkins
There does seem to be a sense in which physics has gone beyond what human intuition can understand. We shouldn't be too surprised about that because we're evolved to understand things that move at a medium pace at a medium scale. We can't cope with the very tiny scale of quantum physics or the very large scale of relativity.
5
E. L. Doctorow
I discovered Einstein said the same thing about his celebrated theories of relativity that writers say about their work when he said he didn't have any feelings of personal possession of these ideas. Once they were out there, they came from somewhere else. And that's exactly the feeling when you write. You don't feel possessive about it.
6
Albert Einstein
When you are courting a nice girl an hour seems like a second. When you sit on a red-hot cinder a second seems like an hour. That's relativity.
7
Brian Greene
Einstein's theory of relativity does a fantastic job for explaining big things. Quantum mechanics is fantastic for the other end of the spectrum - for small things.
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Brian Greene
No matter how hard you try to teach your cat general relativity, you're going to fail.
9
Alan Guth
In the context of general relativity, space almost is a substance. It can bend and twist and stretch, and probably the best way to think about space is to just kind of imagine a big piece of rubber that you can pull and twist and bend.
10
Stephen Hawking
Time travel used to be thought of as just science fiction, but Einstein's general theory of relativity allows for the possibility that we could warp space-time so much that you could go off in a rocket and return before you set out.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «RELATIVITY»

Discover the use of relativity in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to relativity and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Allgemeine Relativitätstheorie:
This book is an excellent introduction to the subjects of gravitation and space-time structure.
Hans Stephani, John M. Stewart, 1990
2
Relativity: Special, General, and Cosmological
This text brings the challenge and excitement of modern relativity and cosmology at rigorous mathematical level within reach of advanced undergraduates and beginning graduates.
Wolfgang Rindler, 2006
3
A First Course in General Relativity
This edition now contains discoveries by astronomers that require general relativity for their explanation; a revised chapter on relativistic stars, including new information on pulsars; an entirely rewritten chapter on cosmology; and an ...
Bernard Schutz, 2009
4
General Relativity
The book includes full discussions of many problems of current interest which are not treated in any extant book, and all these matters are considered with perception and understanding."—S.
Robert M. Wald, 2010
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Problem Book in Relativity and Gravitation
Although well suited for individual use, the volume may also be used with one of the modem textbooks in general relativity. "This work is full of interesting problems, arranged by subject and graded by difficulty.
‎1975
6
Understanding Relativity: A Simplified Approach to ...
Effectively diagrammed and with an emphasis on logical structure, Leo Sartori's rigorous but simple presentation will guide interested readers through concepts of relative time and relative space.
Leo Sartori, 1996
7
The Principle of Relativity: A Collection of Original ...
Here are the 11 papers that forged the general and special theories of relativity: seven papers by Einstein, plus two papers by Lorentz and one each by Minkowski and Weyl.
‎1952
8
ABC of Relativity
As relevant today as it was on first publication, the ABC of Relativity is a masterwork of scientific popularisation and an accessible introduction to Einstein’s theory of relativity.
Bertrand Russell, 2009
9
Relativity: An Introduction to Special and General Relativity
Thoroughly revised and updated, this textbook provides a pedagogical introduction to relativity.
Hans Stephani, 2004
10
A Short Course in General Relativity
The main text concludes with introductory chapters on gravitational radiation and cosmology. This new third edition has been updated to take account of fresh observational evidence and experiments.
James Foster, J. David Nightingale, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «RELATIVITY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term relativity is used in the context of the following news items.
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Interstellar 'should be shown in schools' to help with physics and …
Interstellar, starring Matthew McConaughey and Anne Hathaway, could help students understand the theory of relativity as well as exploring wormholes, ... «Daily Mail, Jun 15»
2
Jack Huston Exits 'The Crow' Remake at Relativity
Relativity is once again searching for a new actor to star in its remake of “The Crow,” as Jack Huston (“Boardwalk Empire”) has exited the project due to a ... «TheWrap, Jun 15»
3
Einstein's letter on theory of relativity, atomic bomb sold for $62500
Undated portrait of German-born Swiss-US physicist Albert Einstein (1879-1955), author of theory of relativity, awarded the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1921. «89.3 KPCC, Jun 15»
4
Do you understand the Theory of Relativity, really?
They are all related to Albert Einstein's Theory of Relativity. ... a local astrophysicist is taking it upon himself to make relativity easier for all of us to understand. «9NEWS.com, Mar 15»
5
Luke Evans Officially Exits 'The Crow' Reboot; Relativity Seeking …
Relativity and director Corin Hardy are searching for a new star for “The Crow” reboot, as Luke Evans has officially exited the project to pursue other projects, his ... «TheWrap, Jan 15»
6
Neil DeGrasse Tyson Separates Fact From Fiction In 'Interstellar'
In an interview with NPR's David Greene, Tyson goes beyond those tweets, deep into wormholes, relativity and even some spoilers. Here's the non-spoiler ... «NPR, Nov 14»
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Cannes: Relativity, Bollywood's B4U Make Wide-Ranging Joint …
Cannes: Relativity, Bollywood's B4U Make Wide-Ranging Joint Venture. mfleming. by Mike Fleming Jr. May 17, 2014 1:34am. 3. Film · Cannes · B4U · Cannes ... «Deadline.com, May 14»
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YouTube multichannel network was target of Relativity's surprise …
Ryan Kavanaugh's Relativity Media on Sunday submitted a surprise bid to acquire Maker. Under the proposed transaction, Relativity was offering up to $1.1 ... «Variety, Apr 14»
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Einstein's Lost Theory Discovered ... And It's Wrong
Einstein's theory of relativity is arguably the 20th century's greatest idea. But not everything he did was right: Some newly uncovered work from the brilliant ... «NPR, Mar 14»
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Paul Walker's Action Movie 'Brick Mansions' Gets New Release Date …
Relativity and EuropaCorp have announced that the Paul Walker action movie “Brick Mansions” will be released on April 25 and that they'll make a donation, ... «TheWrap, Feb 14»

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