adjective.
Having, caused by, or relating to a speed greater than the speed of sound in a given medium, especially air.
adjective.
Of or relating to sound waves beyond human audibility.
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adjective.
Moving at a speed greater than the speed of sound in air; -- this speed varies with altitude, since the speed of sound varies with altitude, as well as with temperature and humidity, being approximately 1129 feet per second at sea level and 984 feet per second at 16 miles altitude.
adjective.
Capable of moving at speeds higher than the speed of sound; -- of aircraft.
adjective.ultrasonic, having a frequency too high to be audible
adjective.
greater than the speed of sound (in the same medium, and at the same temperature and pressure)
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adjective.
having frequencies above those of audible sound
adjective.
(of speed) greater than the speed of sound in a given medium (especially air)
Word Usage
"It is then repeated several times, and I realise what we are hearing is not rockets, but planes - very loud and incredibly fast, making me think of the term supersonic, if that even means anything outside of comics."