hypersonic
adjective
noting or pertaining to speed that is at least five times that of sound in the same medium.
hypersonics
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a word derived from
hypersonic.
Example Sentences
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Mr. Hargis describes the company’s hypersonics as a “scalable deterrence,” higher on the escalation ladder than economic sanctions but lower than “strategic nuclear threat,” with “the intention that it’s never used.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
Yet some experts believe that some of the hype around hypersonics is overdone.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2025
Japan’s possible participation in a U.S.-U.K.-Australia security partnership to develop and share advanced military capabilities, including artificial intelligence, electronic warfare and hypersonics, may also come up.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 8, 2024
Deep inside the Pentagon and in defense industry circles, hypersonics research is a top priority.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 11, 2023
All three defendants are specialists in hypersonics - a field of key importance to the development of Russia's next generation of missiles, capable of flying at 10 times the speed of sound.
From Reuters ● Jun. 1, 2023
