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What does relativity mean?

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  1. The state of being relative to something else.
  2. (physics) The principle that the laws of physics should be the same for all observers.
  3. (relativity) Either of two theories (special relativity or general relativity) developed by German-American physicist Albert Einstein. Also called Einsteinian relativity.
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Firstly, it consistently embodies both special relativity and quantum mechanics.
We should stress that at present there are no problems with either quantum theory or general relativity.
For Doppler cooling, we need another detail from quantum mechanics, and a bit of relativity.
The apparent relativity of the moral impulse is an illusion which is created by the mind for the mind's own purposes.
Quantum mechanics has not been reconciled with general relativity, but physicists don't say the universe contains contradictions.
Having to resort to a cruel and unusual punishment adds a moral relativity that is profoundly provocative.

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