rel·a·tiv·is·tic (r l  -t -vs tk)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
adj → relativistisch
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