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relativistic
rel·a·tiv·is·tic [ rèlləti vístik ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. physics moving close to speed of light: moving at a velocity approaching the speed of light, the point at which properties such as mass act in accordance with the theory of relativity
2. physics relating to relativity: relating to or characterized by relativity
3. philosophy relating to relativism: involving or characterized by relativism

rel·a·tiv·is·ti·cal·ly adverb
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