relativistic
adjective/ˌrɛlətɪˈvɪstɪk/
Frequency rank: #14,244 most common English word
Meaning
relating to or based on the theory of relativity, especially describing effects that become significant at very high speeds or strong gravitational fields.
Example sentence
The particle was moving so fast that scientists had to apply relativistic corrections to their calculations.
Synonyms & related words
- einsteinian
- relativist
- high-speed
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