supersonic

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supersonic[1,adjective] supersonic[2,noun] supersonic transport

Main Entry: ¹su·per·son·ic
Pronunciation: "sü-p&r-'sä-nik
Function: adjective
Etymology: Latin super- + sonus sound -- more at SOUND
1 : ULTRASONIC
2 : of, being, or relating to speeds from one to five times the speed of sound in air -- compare SONIC
3 : moving, capable of moving, or utilizing air currents moving at supersonic speed
4 : relating to supersonic airplanes or missiles <the supersonic age>
- su·per·son·i·cal·ly /-ni-k(&-)lE/ adverb