ballistic

Word parts

ballist + -ic

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /bəˈlɪstɪk/

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Adjective

Positive ballistic

Comparative more ballistic

Superlative most ballistic

1. If something is ballistic, it is related to the movement of objects that are thrown or launched at high speed.

   The missile followed a ballistic path.

2. If someone goes ballistic, they become extremely angry.

   He went ballistic when he found out about the mistake.

Related words

• ballistics