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supersonic

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌsuːpərˈsɑːnɪk/ · UK /ˌsuːpəˈsɒnɪk/

supersonic means: Moving faster than sound travels, or involving speeds faster than sound.

adjective

FASTER THAN SOUNDB2

Moving faster than sound travels, or involving speeds faster than sound.

  • The jet reached supersonic speed.
  • Supersonic aircraft can cross oceans very quickly.
  • The engineers tested a new supersonic engine.

Opposites: subsonic

Common phrases: supersonic jet, supersonic speed, supersonic flight

Questions about supersonic

What does supersonic mean?

Moving faster than sound travels, or involving speeds faster than sound.

What is supersonic in other languages?

Türkçe: süpersonik · Español: supersónico · Français: supersonique · Deutsch: überschallschnell · Italiano: supersonico · 日本語: 超音速の

How do you pronounce supersonic?

In American English /ˌsuːpərˈsɑːnɪk/; in British English /ˌsuːpəˈsɒnɪk/.

How do you use supersonic in a sentence?

The jet reached supersonic speed. Supersonic aircraft can cross oceans very quickly.

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