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spacetime

/ˈspeɪsˌtaɪm/

Meanings
noun
The four-dimensional continuum of the three spatial dimensions plus time.

Examples :

"Einstein's theory of relativity shows us that gravity affects not just space, but the very fabric of spacetime, causing it to bend and warp. "
physics astronomy theory space time
noun
An n-dimensional continuum consisting of dimensions of both space and time. Normally spacetime is considered as having 4 dimensions (x, y, z, t), but higher-dimensional spacetimes are often encountered in theoretical physics, e.g. the 5-dimensional spacetime of Kaluza-Klein theory or the 11 dimensions of spacetime in M-theory.

Examples :

"Scientists study spacetime to understand how gravity affects the universe. "
physics space time theory math

Related Words

Illustration properties

properties noun

/ˈpɹɒpətiz/ /ˈpɹɑpɚtiz/

Something that is owned.

"Important types of property include real property (land), personal property (other physical possessions), and intellectual property (rights over artistic creations, inventions, etc.)."

Illustration understand

understand verb

/ˌɞndəɹˈstand/ /(ˌ)ʌndəˈstænd/ /ˌʌndɚˈstænd/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"My teacher explained the new math concept, and I understood it perfectly. "

Illustration considered

considered verb

/kənˈsɪdəd/ /kənˈsɪdɚd/

To think about seriously.

"Consider that we’ve had three major events and the year has hardly begun."

Illustration encountered

encountered verb

/ɪnˈkaʊntəd/ /ɪnˈkaʊntɚd/

To meet (someone) or find (something), especially unexpectedly.

"While walking in the park, I encountered an old friend I hadn't seen in years. "

Illustration scientists

scientists noun

/ˈsaɪəntɪsts/

One whose activities make use of the scientific method to answer questions regarding the measurable universe. A scientist may be involved in original research, or make use of the results of the research of others.

"Scientists study plants to understand how they grow. "

Illustration consisting

consisting verb

/kənˈsɪstɪŋ/

To be.

"The project consists of three main parts. "

Illustration dimensions

dimensions noun

/daɪˈmɛnʃənz/

A single aspect of a given thing.

"Her kindness is just one of the many positive dimensions of her personality. "

Illustration mathematically

mathematically adverb

/ˌmæθɪˈmætɪkli/ /ˌmæθəˈmætɪkli/

According to or using mathematics.

"It is mathematically impossible to divide by zero."

Illustration surrounding

surrounding verb

/səˈɹaʊndɪŋ/

To encircle something or simultaneously extend in all directions.

"The large oak tree surrounding the picnic area provided welcome shade. "

Illustration dimensional

dimensional adjective

/-ʃnəl/

Of or pertaining to dimensions.

"The math problem required us to understand the dimensional relationships of the cube. "

Illustration theoretical

theoretical adjective

/ˌθi.əˈɹɛtɪkəl/

Of or relating to theory; abstract; not empirical.

"The theoretical model for how to improve student focus in class was presented, but it hasn't yet been tested in a real classroom setting. "

Illustration relativity

relativity noun

/ɹɛləˈtɪvɨti/

The state of being relative to something else.

"The difficulty of a math problem's relativity to my current understanding made it challenging. "