supersonic

[ soo-per-son-ik ]

/ ˌsu pərˈsɒn ɪk /

SEE SYNONYMS FOR supersonic ON THESAURUS.COM

adjective

greater than the speed of sound waves through air.

capable of achieving such speed: a supersonic plane.

ultrasonic.

Origin of supersonic

First recorded in 1915–20; super- + sonic

OTHER WORDS FROM supersonic

su·per·son·i·cal·ly, adverb

Words nearby supersonic

supersession, supersex, supersize, super-slick, super-smooth, supersonic, supersonics, supersonic transport, superspeed, superstar, superstate

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Example sentences from the Web for supersonic

The U.S. Navy and Marine Corps also use the supersonic F/A-18 Hornet strike fighter to guide other jets to their targets.
Air Force Pilots Say They're Flying Blind Against ISIS|Dave Majumdar|October 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Result: a supersonic, pulsating jackhammer of 1,700-degree F exhaust gas.
Why Can’t America’s Newest Stealth Jet Land Like It’s Supposed To?|Bill Sweetman|May 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In 1994 she redesigned the interiors of the supersonic Concorde for Air France.
Andrée Putman, ‘the Grande Dame of Design,’ Revolutionized Interiors|Tracy McNicoll|January 20, 2013|DAILY BEAST
A lot of things that look like promises turn out to be mirages - like supersonic passenger aircraft in the 1960s for example.
Now the Bad Bits|David Frum|January 25, 2012|DAILY BEAST

Within a week, they had determined there was indeed a broad range of supersonic frequencies capable of precipitating the dust.
The Year When Stardust Fell|Raymond F. Jones
It coughed once, sending a beam of supersonic energy into the bodies of both men.
The Penal Cluster|Ivar Jorgensen (AKA Randall Garrett)
A wave of some sort—probably subsonic or supersonic—continuously filled the Vininese atmosphere.
The Instant of Now|Irving E. Cox, Jr.
Flying at supersonic speed, they reached the area of the lost missile in the South Atlantic soon after lunch.
Tom Swift and the Electronic Hydrolung|Victor Appleton
During the next two days, events moved with supersonic speed for the Cubs.
Dan Carter Cub Scout|Mildred A. Wirt

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, adverb

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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.

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.

单词	supersonic
释义	supersonic [ soo-per-son-ik ] / ˌsu pərˈsɒn ɪk / SEE SYNONYMS FOR supersonic ON THESAURUS.COM adjective greater than the speed of sound waves through air. capable of achieving such speed: a supersonic plane. ultrasonic. Origin of supersonic First recorded in 1915–20; super- + sonic OTHER WORDS FROM supersonic su·per·son·i·cal·ly, adverb Words nearby supersonic supersession, supersex, supersize, super-slick, super-smooth, supersonic, supersonics, supersonic transport, superspeed, superstar, superstate Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for supersonic The U.S. Navy and Marine Corps also use the supersonic F/A-18 Hornet strike fighter to guide other jets to their targets. Air Force Pilots Say They're Flying Blind Against ISIS\|Dave Majumdar\|October 10, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Result: a supersonic, pulsating jackhammer of 1,700-degree F exhaust gas. Why Can’t America’s Newest Stealth Jet Land Like It’s Supposed To?\|Bill Sweetman\|May 26, 2014\|DAILY BEAST In 1994 she redesigned the interiors of the supersonic Concorde for Air France. Andrée Putman, ‘the Grande Dame of Design,’ Revolutionized Interiors\|Tracy McNicoll\|January 20, 2013\|DAILY BEAST A lot of things that look like promises turn out to be mirages - like supersonic passenger aircraft in the 1960s for example. Now the Bad Bits\|David Frum\|January 25, 2012\|DAILY BEAST Within a week, they had determined there was indeed a broad range of supersonic frequencies capable of precipitating the dust. The Year When Stardust Fell\|Raymond F. Jones It coughed once, sending a beam of supersonic energy into the bodies of both men. The Penal Cluster\|Ivar Jorgensen (AKA Randall Garrett) A wave of some sort—probably subsonic or supersonic—continuously filled the Vininese atmosphere. The Instant of Now\|Irving E. Cox, Jr. Flying at supersonic speed, they reached the area of the lost missile in the South Atlantic soon after lunch. Tom Swift and the Electronic Hydrolung\|Victor Appleton During the next two days, events moved with supersonic speed for the Cubs. Dan Carter Cub Scout\|Mildred A. Wirt 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, adverb 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 Words related to supersonic rapid, prompt, hasty, brisk, immediate, accelerated, hurried, expeditious, swift, unexpected, nimble, sudden, abrupt, quick, speedy, agile, hot, airplane, plane, short 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 Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. 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. The American Heritage® Science Dictionary Copyright © 2011. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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supersonic

adjective

Origin of supersonic

OTHER WORDS FROM supersonic

Words nearby supersonic

Example sentences from the Web for supersonic

British Dictionary definitions for supersonic

adjective

Derived forms of supersonic

Words related to supersonic

Medical definitions for supersonic

adj.

Other words from supersonic

Scientific definitions for supersonic