noun
absolute space
A concept from classical physics, referring to space that exists independently of objects within it, often contrasted with relative space.
ニュートン力学では絶対空間の概念が前提とされていた。
Newtonian mechanics was based on the concept of absolute space.
Relative space, defined by the relationships between objects, as opposed to absolute space which exists independently.
Compound of 絶対 (absolute) and 空間 (space), likely a calque from Western physics terminology.