time-like
Causally connectable interval
Time-like describes a direction or interval in spacetime where the separation between events is dominated by time rather than space—meaning a signal or object could travel between them without exceeding the speed of light.
In physics, time-like curves represent possible paths for massive particles: The trajectory was time-like, so causality was preserved.
Contrasts with space-like, where events are too far apart for any causal connection.
Byword for genius
- dilationWidening of an opening
- LorentzElectromagnetic theory developer
- invariantRemaining always constant
- relativisticConcerning high-speed physics
observer · clock · proper · covariant · inertial · velocity · causality · signal
Duration between two points
- geodesicShortest curved-surface path
- four-dimensionalHaving four axes
- continuumUninterrupted, gradual sequence
- manifoldMany and various
metric · coordinate · frame · reference · simultaneity · event · separation · null
Producing an effect
- sequenceOrdered succession of elements
- precedenceSuperior rank or importance
- antecedentSomething that precedes
- consequenceResult of an action
determinism · forward · backward · arrow · ordering · before · after · influence
Length of existence
- intervalDuration between two points
- momentBrief period of time
- epochDistinct historical period
- eraDistinct historical period
chronological · sequential · historical · periodic · cyclical · fleeting · eternal · transient
Einstein
Byword for genius
- dilationWidening of an opening
- LorentzElectromagnetic theory developer
- invariantRemaining always constant
relativistic · observer · clock · proper · covariant · inertial · velocity · causality · signal · faster-than-light
interval
Duration between two points
- geodesicShortest curved-surface path
- four-dimensionalHaving four axes
- continuumUninterrupted, gradual sequence
manifold · metric · coordinate · frame · reference · simultaneity · event · separation · null · curvature
causal
Producing an effect
- sequenceOrdered succession of elements
- precedenceSuperior rank or importance
- antecedentSomething that precedes
consequence · determinism · forward · backward · arrow · ordering · before · after · influence · chain
duration
Length of existence
era · chronological · sequential · historical · periodic · cyclical · fleeting · eternal · transient · perpetual