Synonyms for
Ballistic
Definition
relating to projectiles or their flight
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- ballistic missile
- ballistic trajectory
- ballistic coefficient
- ballistic galvanometer
- ballistic pendulum
- ballistic transport
- ballistic protection
Word family
noun ballistics
adjective ballistic
Usage note
Primarily used in physics and military contexts to describe the motion of projectiles. Avoid using it to describe general fast movement unless the context clearly implies a projectile-like path.
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Example sentences
- The student learned about ballistic missiles in history class.
- The police used a ballistic vest to protect themselves from bullets.
- The ballistics expert analyzed the bullet casings at the crime scene.
- The rocket was launched using ballistic technology.
- The military tested their new ballistic missile in the desert.
Quotes
I never thought I'd be working on a show about ballistics.
The ballistic missile threat is real.
There's nothing like the sound of a ballistic missile being launched.