relativistic

rel·a·tiv·is·tic

 (rĕl′ə-tĭ-vĭs′tĭk)

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.

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relativistic

(ˌrɛlətɪˈvɪstɪk)

adj

1. (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. (General Physics) physics of, concerned with, or involving relativity

3. (Philosophy) of or relating to relativism

ˌrelativˈistically adv

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rel•a•tiv•is•tic

(ˌrɛl ə təˈvɪs tɪk)

adj.

1. pertaining to relativity or relativism.

2. Physics.

a. subject to the special or the general theory of relativity.

b. having a velocity that is close to the speed of light: radiation from relativistic electrons.

[1885–90]

rel`a•tiv•is′ti•cal•ly, adv.

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Thesaurus

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

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Translations

relativiste

релятивистский

relativistic

[ˌrelətɪvˈɪstɪk] ADJ → relativista

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relativistic

adj → relativistisch

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