Einstein theory

noun

, Physics.

1. relativity ( def 2 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of Einstein theory¹

First recorded in 1920–25; named after Albert Einstein

Example Sentences

“Einstein Theory Triumphs,” a subhead added.

From Scientific American

The New York Times followed suit with a front-page story on November 10: “Lights All Askew in the Heavens . . . Einstein Theory Triumphs.”

From Scientific American

His boss, Frank Dyson, the Astronomer Royal of Britain, saved Eddington from jail by promising that he would undertake an important scientific task, namely the expedition to test the Einstein theory.

From Seattle Times

His boss, Frank Dyson, the Astronomer Royal of Britain, saved Eddington from jail by promising that he would undertake an important scientific task, namely the expedition to test the Einstein theory.

From New York Times

The detection of gravitational waves, announced on Thursday, proves an Albert Einstein theory right.

From BBC