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sonics

American  
[son-iks] / ˈsɒn ɪks /

noun

(used with a singular verb)
  1. the branch of science that deals with the practical applications of sound.


sonics British  
/ ˈsɒnɪks /

noun

  1. (functioning as singular) physics the study of mechanical vibrations in matter

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of sonics

1955; see sonic, + -ics

Example Sentences

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Sure, you like the sonics of it — you’ll listen to it a bunch and it’ll be in your Spotify Wrapped.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 16, 2025

And while the sonics on the original versions of these songs were recorded crudely, this album is still quite modest in its presentation, and was recorded by Mr. Amos in his apartment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 9, 2025

The production and sonics on his solo albums evolved gently with the times.

From Salon • Jul. 26, 2025

“And we’ve thrown in a few left curve surprises like sections on hip-hop sonics and car speakers, and on the connections between hip-hop and partner genres like R&B.”

From Seattle Times • Sep. 7, 2023

The delicate mechanisms of their sonics had already registered the vibrations which would warn of a dragon's presence, and the depth globes would then do the rest.

From Key Out of Time by Norton, Andre

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