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cosmic censorship

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The hypothesis that Einstein's general relativity theory singularities are always hidden from the remote observer, and are only visible as black holes.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: natural-sciences, physical-sciences, physics

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History

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Coined by British scientist Roger Penrose in 1969.

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  • Polish: kosmiczna cenzura — Translations