absolute space-time

English

Noun

absolute space-time (uncountable)

1. (physics) The Newtonian concept of an unchanging and unchangeable reference system of time and spatial coordinates that is the same for all observers.

   Synonyms: absolute time, Newtonian time

Translations

Newtonian concept of an unchangeable reference system of time and spatial coordinates

Dutch: absolute ruimte-tijd m Portuguese: espaço-tempo absoluto m

See also

• equivalence principle