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relativity

English

Noun

(wikipedia relativity) (-)
  • The state of being relative to something else.
  • (physics) The principle that the laws of physics should be the same for all observers.
  • (relativity) Either of two theories (special relativity or general relativity) developed by German-American physicist . Also called Einsteinian relativity .
  • newtonian

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Of or relating to , or his laws and theories.
  • (fluid mechanics, of a fluid) Obeying Newton's law of viscosity; i.e. having a constant viscosity.
  • (physics) Of or relating to classical physics that does not take relativity into account.
  • Derived terms

    *non-Newtonian

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A scientist supporting Isaac Newton's views on physics and mathematics.