English noun: Einstein's special theory of relativity | |||
1. | Einstein's special theory of relativity (cognition) a physical theory of relativity based on the assumption that the speed of light in a vacuum is a constant and the assumption that the laws of physics are invariant in all inertial systems | ||
Synonyms | special relativity, special relativity theory, special theory of relativity | ||
Broader (hypernym) | Einstein's theory of relativity, relativity, relativity theory, theory of relativity | ||