Sonic (adjective)

Of or relating to sound or the speed of sound.

Origin:

The word sonic comes from the greek word "sōn" which means "sound" and "-ikos" which is a suffix meaning "of, like or relating to".

Examples:

  1. The sonic boom from the aircraft shattered windows.
  2. He studied the sonic properties of different musical instruments.
  3. The sonic barrier is a layer of the atmosphere that reflects radio waves.
  4. The sonic screwdriver is a fictional tool from the British science fiction series Doctor Who.
  5. The researchers used sonic imaging to study the internal structure of the object.
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