HyperDic: sonic

English > 2 senses of the word sonic:
ADJECTIVEallsonic, transonic(of speed) having or caused by speed approximately equal to that of sound in air at sea level
allsonicrelating to audible sound
sonic > pronunciation
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English > sonic: 2 senses > adjective 1
Meaning(of speed) having or caused by speed approximately equal to that of sound in air at sea level.
Example"a sonic boom"
Synonymtransonic
Oppositesubsonic(of speed) less than that of sound in a designated medium
supersonic(of speed) greater than the speed of sound in a given medium (especially air)
Spanishsónico, transónico
Catalansònic
English > sonic: 2 senses > adjective 2
Meaningrelating to audible sound.
Example"a sonic wave"
Broaderaudible, hearableheard or perceptible by the ear
Spanishsónico
Catalansònic

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