relativistic

Definition of Relativistic in English :

1. relativistic

relating or subject to the special or the general theory of relativity

Example Sentences:
'relativistic quantum mechanics'
'relativistic increase in mass'
'radiation from relativistic particles'

2. relativistic

of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of relativism

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Relativistic

adjective

1. 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

of, concerned with, or involving relativity

3.

of or relating to relativism

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.