Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
subsonically
adverb
/ˌsʌb.sənˈɒn.ɪ.kli/
Definition
in a manner that is slower than the speed of sound.
Examples
- The aircraft flew subsonically, making it a quieter option for travel.
- Subsonically operating vehicles can move through dense atmospheres without creating sonic booms.
Meaning
Referring to any motion or phenomenon that occurs at a speed below the speed of sound in a particular medium.
Synonyms
- Below the speed of sound
- Non-sonic
- Subsonic
