relativistic

• Relativo à teoria da relatividade ou aos efeitos físicos previstos por ela. Também pode designar algo que é considerado em relação a um referencial ou que não é absoluto.

Relating to the theory of relativity or the physical effects predicted by it.

1. Relating to Einstein's theory of relativityC2formalscientific

   Relating to or subject to the special or general theory of relativity, which describes the behavior of objects moving at speeds close to the speed of light or in strong gravitational fields.

   Relativístico

   • Relativistic effects become significant when particles travel near the speed of light.
   • The GPS system must account for relativistic time dilation to function accurately.
   • Relativistic physics predicts that time slows down in a strong gravitational field.

   Sinônimoseinsteinian

2. Relating to philosophical relativismC2formal

   Of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of relativism, which holds that knowledge, truth, and morality are not absolute but are relative to culture, society, or individual perspective.

   Relativo (em filosofia)

   • The relativistic view argues that moral values are not universal but depend on cultural context.
   • His relativistic approach to history suggests that events can only be understood within their own time.
   • The philosopher defended a relativistic position on aesthetic judgments.

   Antônimosabsolutisticuniversalistic