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supergravity

American  
[soo-per-grav-i-tee] / ˌsu pərˈgræv ɪ ti /

noun

Physics.

  1. supersymmetry

supergravity British  
/ ˌsuːpəˈɡrævɪtɪ /

noun

  1. physics any of various theories in which supersymmetry is applied to the theory of gravitation

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supergravity Scientific  
/ so̅o̅′pər-grăv′ĭ-tē /

  1. A quantum field theory that combines general relativity with supersymmetry in order to unify gravity with the other fundamental forces of nature. Supergravity predicts the existence of the graviton as a carrier for the force of gravity, as well as a corresponding particle called the gravitino, neither of which have been observed experimentally.

Etymology

Origin of supergravity

First recorded in 1975–80; super- + gravity

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