relativistic
of or relating to relativity or relativism.
Physics.
subject to the special or the general theory of relativity.
(of a velocity) having a magnitude that is a significant fraction of the speed of light.
(of a particle) having a relativistic velocity: radiation from relativistic electrons.
Origin of relativistic
1Other words from relativistic
- rel·a·tiv·is·ti·cal·ly, adverb
- ul·tra·rel·a·tiv·is·tic, adjective
- un·rel·a·tiv·is·tic, adjective
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How to use relativistic in a sentence
Another is the “Lense-Thirring effect” or “relativistic frame-dragging,” in which the spinning pulsars drag space-time itself around with them as they move.
Scientists Counted 20 Billion Ticks of an Extreme Galactic Clock to Test Einstein’s Theory of Gravity | Adam Deller | December 16, 2021 | Singularity HubIn a striking reverse connection, in the 1940s Albert Einstein and Erwin Schrödinger, founders of relativistic and quantum physics, respectively, projected that tackling questions of biological importance could also enhance physics.
In fact, the problem was even more drastic in relativistic quantum mechanics.
Quantum Tunnels Show How Particles Can Break the Speed of Light | Natalie Wolchover | October 20, 2020 | Quanta MagazineThe man had used a simplified quantum mechanics without correction for relativistic effects.
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British Dictionary definitions for relativistic
/ (ˌrɛlətɪˈvɪstɪk) /
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
physics of, concerned with, or involving relativity
of or relating to relativism
Derived forms of relativistic
- relativistically, adverb
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