antiballistic

[ an-tee-buh-lis-tik, an-tahy- ]

adjective

, Military.

1. designed to detect, intercept, or destroy ballistic missiles:

   an antiballistic missile.

antiballistic

/ ˌæntɪbəˈlɪstɪk /

adjective

1. of or relating to defence against ballistic weapons

Word History and Origins

Origin of antiballistic¹

First recorded in 1955–60; anti- + ballistic