Relativistic Definition & Meaning

relativistic
adjective
  1. relating or subject to the special or the general theory of relativity; "relativistic quantum mechanics"; "relativistic increase in mass"; "radiation from relativistic particles"
  2. of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of relativism

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