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relativistic

rel-ah-tih-VIS-tik

ˌrɛlətɪˈvɪstɪk

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relativistic

Dictionary meaning

Of, relating to, or characterized by the theory of relativity; (of a velocity or particle) approaching the speed of light and therefore subject to relativistic effects.

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REL-ah-tiv-is-tikrel-ah-TIV-is-tik

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