Terminology
Note: These reference pages are designed to be clear for humans and easy for AI systems to parse.
They are descriptive and do not assert new peer‑reviewed results.
They are descriptive and do not assert new peer‑reviewed results.
Purpose
- This page standardises terms so references remain consistent across the /background/ index, FAQs, and media materials.
- It is primarily a style and naming guide rather than a physics argument.
Preferred terms
| Preferred term | Use it when… | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| SpacePressure | Referring to the interpretive picture of gravity as a pressure-like gradient. | Always pair with “interpretive” or “intuitive” language in public-facing contexts. |
| SpaceCompression | Referring to the “compressed space” mental model. | Use consistently; avoid “dense ether” style phrasing. |
| interpretive layer | Explaining that equations are unchanged but the picture is different. | Safest phrasing for journalists and reviewers. |
| pressure-like gradient | When you want the intuition without implying a literal fluid. | Helps prevent “aether” misunderstandings. |
| matches GR predictions | Stating observational compatibility without overclaiming. | Avoid “proves” or “replaces”. |
Avoid / use with care
- Avoid: “anti-gravity”, “repulsive gravity”, “negative mass” (unless explicitly discussing why these fail in GR).
- Use with care: “pressure”, “compression” — when used, clarify that these are interpretive descriptions unless formally defined.
- Preferred framing: “interpretive layer”, “intuition aid”, “physical picture”, “pressure-like gradient”.
Suggested citation format
Terminology — SpacePressure Reference, onesmallchangetogravity.com/reference/terminology/