relativistic
re·la·ti·vistic
adjective
1.
relating or subject to the special or the general theory of relativity
- “relativistic quantum mechanics”
- “relativistic increase in mass”
- “radiation from relativistic particles”
2.
of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of relativism
Origin
From relativist + -ic or relative + -istic.
Phrases
- relativistic kill vehicle
- relativistic mass
- relativistic mechanics
- relativistic quantum mechanics
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