General Relativity

A theory which states that space and time are actually a four-dimensional continuum known as "spacetime", and that gravity is a manifestation of the curvature of the geometry of this four-dimensional spacetime. General Relativity explains the gravitational bending of starlight, how gravity slows down the flow of time, predicts the existence of blackholes, and even predicts the expansion of the universe. The theory was formulated by Albert Einstein in order to incorporate gravity into his theory of relativity.

The famous eclipse experiment of 1919 confirmed Einstein's prediction that light rays would bend in a gravitational field, according to his theory of general relativity.

General Relativity by CurvedSpacetime March 21, 2014

general relativity

The theory states that the quality of the definition given is inversely proportional to the length of the definition.

Thus, the longer the definition, the crapper it is.

Through the theory of general relativity, we can deduce that the top definition is not worth reading.

general relativity by bastardo_bill June 8, 2004

General Relativity Warp

A precise term for spacetime curvature described by Einstein’s general theory of relativity—the warping of spacetime by mass and energy. Unlike the fictional “warp drive,” a general relativity warp is any gravity well: planets, stars, black holes create such warps. In speculative engineering, a general relativity warp refers to the deliberate creation of curvature using exotic matter or immense energy, mimicking the gravitational fields of massive objects without the mass. This is the theoretical basis for warp drives, artificial gravity, and gravitational shielding. Mastering general relativity warps would mean mastering gravity itself.

General Relativity Warp Example: “The ship’s general relativity warp created a gravity well in front of it, pulling the ship forward without any internal acceleration—Einstein’s equations made practical.”

General Relativity Warp by Dumu The Void April 5, 2026