space-time
ˈspeɪsˌtaɪm
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Definition of space-time - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
physicsTECH.the four-dimensional continuum of space and timeTECH.
  • Einstein's theory of relativity revolutionized our understanding of space-time.
continuum
2.
coordinatesTECH.the coordinate system for locating physical eventsTECH.
  • Space-time coordinates are essential in physics calculations.
continuum dimension universe
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Expressions with space-time

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fabric of the universe in science fiction
The wormhole disrupted the space-time continuum.
compromise between storage and processing time
Choosing a space-time trade-off can optimize the database efficiency.

Origin of space-time

Latin, spatium (space) + tempus (time)

Terms with space-time included in their meaning

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endn.
terminal point
final point of something in space or time
nearadv.
proximity
at a position close in space or time
onadv.
forward movement
forward in time or space
awayadv.
location
at a distance in time or space
awayadj.
distance
at a specified distance in space or time
closeadj.
proximity
near in space or time
proximity
in a close relation in time or space
gapn.
absence
vacant space or time

Examples of space-time in a sentence

  • The concept of space-time is fundamental in cosmology.
  • The theory of relativity relies on space-time.
  • Astronomers study space-time to understand the universe.

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  1. French:espace-temps, coordonnées spatio-temporelles, ...
  2. German:Raumzeit, Raum-Zeit-Koordinatensystem, ...
  3. Italian:spazio-tempo, spaziotempo, ...
  4. Spanish:espacio-tiempo, ...
  5. Portuguese:espaço-tempo, dimensão espaço-tempo, ...
  6. Chinese:时空, 时空坐标, ...
  7. Japanese:時空, 時空座標, ...
  8. Arabic:الزمكان, فَضَاء زَمَن, ...
  9. Hebrew:מֶרְחַב זְמַן, מֶרְחַב-זְמַן, ...
  10. Russian:пространство-время, пространственно-временные координаты, ...
  11. Ukrainian:простір-час, ...
  12. Hindi:स्पेस-टाइम, स्थान-समय, ...

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