aerodynamic

American  

[air-oh-dahy-nam-ik] / ˌɛər oʊ daɪˈnæm ɪk /

adjective

1. having the effect of reducing the drag on an object as it moves through the air or as air flows around it.

2. of, relating to, or informed by the science of aerodynamics.

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aerodynamic Scientific  

/ âr′ō-dī-năm′ĭk /

1. Designed to reduce or minimize the drag caused by air as an object moves though it or by wind that strikes and flows around an object. The wings and bodies of airplanes have an aerodynamic shape.

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Example Sentences

“It just cannot be done. In order to understand bird flight, we have to understand aerodynamics; only then do the structure of feathers and the different shapes of birds’ wings make sense.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Red Bull's Max Verstappen, his car sporting an aerodynamic upgrade that featured new side pods, floor and engine cover, was seventh fastest, 0.791secs off the pace.

From BBC

The new cars have a very similar aerodynamic philosophy to those before 2022, so Hamilton is back able to drive the car in a way with which he is more familiar and comfortable.

From BBC

The McLaren car is believed to be a little overweight, so there is lap time to be gained there - even without aerodynamic upgrades, which are in the pipeline.

From BBC

The classic example remains the 2009 season, when Brawn GP exploited an aerodynamic loophole with an innovation known as a “double diffuser.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• modernized
• simplified