Space-time Continuum (Noun)
Meaning
The four-dimensional coordinate system (3 dimensions of space and 1 of time) in which physical events are located.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The concept of the space-time continuum revolutionized our understanding of the universe and the laws of physics that govern it.
- According to Einstein's theory of relativity, the space-time continuum is curved by the presence of massive objects such as planets and stars.
- The space-time continuum is often visualized as a fabric that is stretched and warped by the movement of objects with mass and energy.
- In the space-time continuum, time is not separate from the three dimensions of space, but is intertwined with them to form a single, unified entity.
- The study of the space-time continuum has led to a deeper understanding of phenomena such as black holes, wormholes, and the expansion of the universe.