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sonic

so·nic

UK/ˈsɒnɪk/ US/ˈsɑnɪk/ common

adjective

1.

(of speed) having or caused by speed approximately equal to that of sound in air at sea level

  • “a sonic boom”
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2.

relating to audible sound

  • “a sonic wave”
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Origin

From Latin sonus + English -ic.

Phrases

  • sonic bang
  • sonic barrier
  • sonic boom
  • sonic branding
  • sonic hedgehog
  • sonic logo
  • sonic screwdriver

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