ˌrelatiˈvistic

/ ˌrɛlətɪˈvɪstɪk /

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

Derived Forms

• ˌrelativˈistically, adverb