Definition of Subsonic

1. Adjective. (of speed) less than that of sound in a designated medium. "Aircraft flying at subsonic speeds"

Antonyms: Sonic, Supersonic

Definition of Subsonic

1. Adjective. (context: of a sound) having a frequency too low to be audible ¹

2. Adjective. (context: of a speed) less than the speed of sound (in the same medium, and at the same temperature and pressure) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Subsonic

1. moving at a speed less than that of sound [adj]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Subsonic

subsocieties
subsociety
subsoil
subsoiled
subsoiler
subsoilers
subsoiling
subsoils
subsolar
subsolary
subsolidus
subsolution
subsolutions
subsong
subsongs
subsonic (current term)
subsonically
subspace topology
subspaces
subspecialise
subspecialised
subspecialises
subspecialising
subspecialist
subspecialists
subspeciality
subspecialization
subspecializations
subspecialize

Literary usage of Subsonic

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. World Directory of Aerospace Vehicle Research and Development (1991)
"Supersonic Wind Tunnel RAE Bedford 8 X 8 ft subsonic/Supersonic Wind Tunnel Country: United Kingdom Location: Royal Aerospace Establishment Bedford, ..."

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