# Minkowski space

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A four-dimensional real vector space equipped with an inner product of signature (−,+,+,+) or (+,−,−,−), in which special relativity is formulated

## Etymology
Named after Hermann Minkowski (1864–1909), a German mathematician and professor.

## Source
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