theory of relativity
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theory of relativity
A physical theory developed by Albert Einstein that describes the structure of space and time as well as the nature of gravity. It consists of the special and the general theory of relativity.
Ein zentrales Ergebnis der Relativitätstheorie ist die berühmte Formel E=mc².
A central result of the theory of relativity is the famous formula E=mc².
The word is composed of three parts: 'Relativität' (relativity), the linking '-s', and 'Theorie' (theory). 'Relativität' itself is derived from the adjective 'relativ' (relative).
Die Relativitätstheorie hat unser Verständnis vom Universum revolutioniert.
The theory of relativity revolutionized our understanding of the universe.
The theory of relativity is almost always associated with its developer, Albert Einstein. People also speak of the 'einsteinsche Relativitätstheorie' (Einsteinian theory of relativity).
Albert Einstein entwickelte die Relativitätstheorie Anfang des 20. Jahrhunderts.
Albert Einstein developed the theory of relativity at the beginning of the 20th century.
A distinction is made between the 'spezielle Relativitätstheorie' (special theory of relativity) and the 'allgemeine Relativitätstheorie' (general theory of relativity). These adjectives are the most common words used with the term.
Die allgemeine Relativitätstheorie beschreibt die Gravitation als Eigenschaft von Raum und Zeit.
The general theory of relativity describes gravity as a property of space and time.