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relativistic

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rel·a·tiv·is·tic  (rl-t-vstk)
adj.
1. Of or relating to relativism.
2. Physics
a. Of, relating to, or resulting from speeds approaching the speed of light: relativistic increase in mass.
b. Having to do with or based on the theory of relativity: relativistic mechanics.

relativistic [ˌrɛlətɪˈvɪstɪk]
adj
1. (Physics / General Physics) Physics having or involving a speed close to that of light so that the behaviour is described by the theory of relativity rather than by Newtonian mechanics a relativistic electron a relativistic velocity
2. (Physics / General Physics) Physics of, concerned with, or involving relativity
3. (Philosophy) of or relating to relativism
relativistically  adv
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.relativistic - relating or subject to the special or the general theory of relativity; "relativistic quantum mechanics"; "relativistic increase in mass"; "radiation from relativistic particles"
natural philosophy, physics - the science of matter and energy and their interactions; "his favorite subject was physics"
2.relativistic - of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of relativism
Translations
relativistic [ˌrelətɪvˈɪstɪk] ADJrelativista
relativistic


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