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supergravity

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

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noun

Meaning 1

A field theory combining supersymmetry and general relativity.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Qualifier: quantum mechanics; relativity; quantum mechanics; relativity

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History

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *úp Proto-Indo-European *-er Proto-Indo-European *upér Proto-Italic *super Latin super Latin super-lbor. English super- English gravity English supergravity From super- + gravity.

Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: supergravitaatio — field theory
  • French: supergravité — field theory
  • German: Supergravitation — field theory
  • Japanese: 超重力 (chōjūryoku) — field theory
  • Tagalog: higdagsin — field theory