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A mathematical theory relating gravity to non-Euclidean distortions in the geometry of space and time introduced by masses, and reducing to the [[Special relativity|special theory of relativity]] in localized regions of space and time.
A mathematical theory relating [[Gravitation|gravity]] to non-Euclidean distortions in the geometry of space and time introduced by masses, and reducing to the [[Special relativity|special theory of relativity]] in localized regions of space and time.

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General relativity [r]: A mathematical theory relating gravity to non-Euclidean distortions in the geometry of space and time introduced by masses, and reducing to the special theory of relativity in localized regions of space and time.