aeroballistics
|aero-ballis-tics|
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/ˌɛəroʊbəˈlɪstɪks/
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/ˌeərəʊbəˈlɪstɪks/
projectile motion in air
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aeroballistics' originates from the combination of 'aero-' from Greek 'aēr' meaning 'air' and 'ballistics' from Greek 'ballein' meaning 'to throw'.
Historical Evolution
'aeroballistics' evolved from the study of 'ballistics' with the addition of 'aero-' to specify the study of projectiles in the air.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the study of projectiles,' but over time it evolved to specifically refer to projectiles in the atmosphere.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the study of the motion and behavior of projectiles, such as missiles, in the atmosphere.
The engineers specialized in aeroballistics to improve missile accuracy.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/18 17:06