supersonic

[ soo-per-son-ik ]
/ ˌsu pərˈsɒn ɪk /

adjective

greater than the speed of sound waves through air.
capable of achieving such speed: a supersonic plane.

Origin of supersonic

First recorded in 1915–20; super- + sonic

OTHER WORDS FROM supersonic

su·per·son·i·cal·ly, adverb

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British Dictionary definitions for supersonic

supersonic
/ (ˌsuːpəˈsɒnɪk) /

adjective

being, having, or capable of reaching a speed in excess of the speed of sound supersonic aircraft

Derived forms of supersonic

supersonically, adverb

Medical definitions for supersonic

supersonic
[ sōō′pər-sŏnĭk ]

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.

Other words from supersonic

su′per•soni•cal•ly adv.

Scientific definitions for supersonic

supersonic
[ sōō′pər-sŏnĭk ]

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.