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