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- [buh-lis-tiks]
- /bəˈlɪs tɪks/
- /bəˈlɪs.tɪks/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [buh-lis-tiks]
- /bəˈlɪs tɪks/
Definitions of ballistics word
- uncountable noun ballistics Ballistics is the study of the movement of objects that are shot or thrown through the air, such as bullets fired from a gun. 3
- noun ballistics the study of the flight dynamics of projectiles, either through the interaction of the forces of propulsion, the aerodynamics of the projectile, atmospheric resistance, and gravity (exterior ballistics), or through these forces along with the means of propulsion, and the design of the propelling weapon and projectile (interior ballistics) 3
- noun ballistics the science dealing with the motion and impact of projectiles, such as bullets, rockets, bombs, etc. 3
- noun ballistics the study of the effects of firing on a firearm or bullet, cartridge, etc. 3
- noun ballistics the science or study of the motion of projectiles, as bullets, shells, or bombs. 1
- noun ballistics the art or science of designing projectiles for maximum flight performance. 1
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Origin of ballistics
First appearance:
before 1745 One of the 47% newest English words
First recorded in 1745-55; See origin at ballistic, -ics
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Parts of speech for Ballistics
noun
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
ballistics popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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