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1. principle_of_relativity
noun. (physics) a universal law that states that the laws of mechanics are not affected by a uniform rectilinear motion of the system of coordinates to which they are referred.
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4. relativity
noun. ['ˌrɛləˈtɪvəti'] the quality of being relative and having significance only in relation to something else.
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5. relativity
noun. ['ˌrɛləˈtɪvəti'] (physics) the theory that space and time are relative concepts rather than absolute concepts.
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6. principle
noun. ['ˈprɪnsəpəl'] a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct.
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- principle (English)
- principe (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- principium (Latin)
7. principle
noun. ['ˈprɪnsəpəl'] a rule or standard especially of good behavior.
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- principle (English)
- principe (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- principium (Latin)
8. principle
noun. ['ˈprɪnsəpəl'] a basic truth or law or assumption.
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- principle (English)
- principe (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- principium (Latin)
9. principle
noun. ['ˈprɪnsəpəl'] a rule or law concerning a natural phenomenon or the function of a complex system.
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- principle (English)
- principe (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- principium (Latin)
10. principle
noun. ['ˈprɪnsəpəl'] (law) an explanation of the fundamental reasons (especially an explanation of the working of some device in terms of laws of nature).
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- principle (English)
- principe (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- principium (Latin)