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Meaning & Definition of Ballistic in English

English

Ballistic

Pronunciation:

/bəˈlɪstɪk/

Part of Speech:

adjective

Meaning and Definition of Ballistic

1. Primary Definition

relating to projectiles or their flight.

2. Detailed Definitions

  • Definition: Of or relating to the science of the motion of projectiles.

    Example Sentence: The ballistic trajectory of the missile was carefully calculated.

  • Definition: Relating to the throwing of objects or the study of projectile motion.

    Example Sentence: The ballistic tests were conducted to evaluate the weapon's range.

  • Definition: Informally, can refer to someone being extremely angry or agitated.

    Example Sentence: He went ballistic when he found out his car was towed.

Etymology

Origin: Derived from the late Latin word 'ballisticus', from 'ballista', meaning 'a type of catapult'.

Synonyms

projectile | angry | furious

Common Phrases and Expressions

  • go ballistic: to become extremely angry
  • ballistic trajectory: the path followed by a projectile under the influence of gravity
  • ballistic missile: a missile that follows a predetermined ballistic trajectory

Translations

  • Spanish: balístico
  • French: balistique
  • German: ballistisch
  • Russian: баллистический

Related Words

  • projectile: an object that is thrown into the air with great force
  • trajectory: the path followed by a projectile flying or an object moving under the action of given forces

Slang Meanings of ballistic

  • Meaning: Going off the deep end emotionally.

    Example Sentence: She was so surprised by the news that she went ballistic.

  • Meaning: Reacting with extreme anger to a situation.

    Example Sentence: When he saw the mess in the kitchen, he just went ballistic.