'aerodynamic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aerodynamikos,' where 'aero-' meant 'air' and 'dynamikos' meant 'powerful.'

'aerodynamikos' transformed into the French word 'aérodynamique,' and eventually became the modern English word 'aerodynamic' through scientific terminology.

Initially, it meant 'related to the power of air,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to the properties of a solid object regarding the manner in which air flows around it.'