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ballistically

bal·lis·tic
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [buh-lis-tik]
    • /bəˈlɪs tɪk/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [buh-lis-tik]
    • /bəˈlɪs tɪk/

Definitions of ballistically word

  • adjective ballistically of or relating to ballistics. 1
  • adjective ballistically having its motion determined or describable by the laws of exterior ballistics. 1
  • idioms ballistically go ballistic, Informal. to become overwrought or irrational: went ballistic over the idea of a tax hike. 1
  • noun ballistically In a ballistic manner. 1
  • adverb ballistically With regard to ballistics. 0

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Origin of ballistically

First appearance:

before 1765
One of the 46% newest English words
First recorded in 1765-75; ballist(a) + -ic

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Parts of speech for Ballistically

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

ballistically popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

ballistically usage trend in Literature

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