"clock paradox" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: clock paradoxes [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} clock paradox (plural clock paradoxes)
  1. (relativity) The phenomenon in which two observers who start together with identical clocks, follow different timelines, and then rejoin can have different elapsed times on their clocks, especially if one travels at a relativistic speed. Categories (topical): Relativity, Time Synonyms: twin paradox Translations (physical phenomenon): kaksosparadoksi (Finnish), kelloparadoksi (Finnish), கடிகாரப் புதிர் (kaṭikārap putir) (Tamil)
    Sense id: en-clock_paradox-en-noun-LPcoBzZO Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Interstellar travel, Paradoxes

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