Definition of Supersonic

1. Adjective. (of speed) greater than the speed of sound in a given medium (especially air). "A supersonic bomber flies so fast that it must release its bombs while the target is still over the horizon"

Antonyms: Sonic, Subsonic

2. Adjective. Having frequencies above those of audible sound.
Exact synonyms: Ultrasonic
Similar to: Inaudible, Unhearable
Derivative terms: Ultrasound

Definition of Supersonic

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

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

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Supersonic

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Supersonic

supersoap
supersociable
supersoft
supersolar
supersold
supersoldier
supersoldiers
supersolid
supersolidities
supersolidity
supersolids
supersoliton
supersolitons
supersolutions
supersolvable
supersonic (current term)
supersonic heterodyne receiver
supersonic heterodyne receivers
supersonically
supersonics
supersophisticated
superspace
superspaces
superspecial
superspecialist
superspecialists
superspecialization
superspecializations
superspecialized
superspecials

Literary usage of Supersonic

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

1. Decadal Survey of Civil Aeronautics: Foundation for the Future by National Research Council (U.S.) (2006)
"Alternative engine cycles for supersonic flight might replace or enhance traditional gas turbines. Many of these technologies are included in other R&T ..."

2. Global Competitiveness of U. S. Advanced-Technology Manufacturing Industries ...by DIANE Publishing Company by DIANE Publishing Company (1995)
"L-1011 were technically acceptable and had similar range capabilities; however, both were targeted at a market niche that failed to develop.6 supersonic ..."

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