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supersonic
[ soo-per-son-ik ]
/ ˌsu pərˈsɒn ɪk /
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adjective
greater than the speed of sound waves through air.
capable of achieving such speed: a supersonic plane.
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OTHER WORDS FROM supersonic
su·per·son·i·cal·ly, adverbWords nearby supersonic
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British Dictionary definitions for supersonic
supersonic
/ (ˌsuːpəˈsɒnɪk) /
adjective
being, having, or capable of reaching a speed in excess of the speed of soundsupersonic aircraft
Derived forms of supersonic
supersonically, adverbCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Medical definitions for supersonic
supersonic
[ sōō′pər-sŏn′ĭk ]
adj.
Having, caused by, or relating to a speed greater than the speed of sound in a given medium, especially air.
Of or relating to sound waves beyond human audibility.
Other words from supersonic
su′per•son′i•cal•ly adv.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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Scientific definitions for supersonic
supersonic
[ sōō′pər-sŏn′ĭk ]
Having a speed greater than that of sound in a designated medium, usually air; having a speed greater than Mach 1. Compare hypersonic subsonic transonic.
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