supersonic
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pərˈsɒn adjective
1.
greater than the speed of sound waves through air.
2.
capable of achieving such speed: a supersonic plane.
3.
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supersonic (ˌsuːpəˈsɒnɪk) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| being, having, or capable of reaching a speed in excess of the speed of sound: supersonic aircraft | |
| super'sonically | |
| —adv | |
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Word Origin & History
supersonic
1919, "of or having to do with sound waves beyond the limit of human hearing," from super- + sonic. Attested from 1934 in sense of "exceeding the speed of sound" (especially as a measure of aircraft speed), leaving the original sense to ultrasonic (1923).
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Medical Dictionary
supersonic su·per·son·ic (s&oomacr;'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.
su'per·son'i·cal·ly adv.
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Science Dictionary
supersonic (s 'pər-sŏn'ĭk) Pronunciation Key
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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Example sentences
The dream of commercial supersonic flight has remained elusive.
Protest against the boom has slowed up the development of the supersonic transport.
Then, drawing arrows and squiggles, he shot into supersonic lecture mode.
It's basically a supersonic boom, as the shock wave forms a cone behind the speeding bullet.
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