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English word
WORDNET DICTIONARY
Adjective sonic has 2 senses
- sonic(a = adj.all) transonic - (of speed) having or caused by speed approximately equal to that of sound in air at sea level; "a sonic boom" Antonyms: subsonic, supersonic
- sonic(s = adj.all) - relating to audible sound; "a sonic wave"
OXFORD DICTIONARY
sonic, adj. of or relating to or using sound or sound waves.
Idiom
sonic bang (or boom) a loud explosive noise caused by the shock wave from an aircraft when it passes the speed of sound. sonic barrier = sound barrier (see SOUND(1)). sonic mine a mine exploded by the sound of a passing ship.
Derivative
sonically adv.
Etymology
L sonus sound