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ballistic

/bəˈlɪs.tɪk/

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adjective

/bəˈlɪs.tɪk/C1formalscientific
  • ruОписывает состояние крайнего гнева или ярости; также относится к науке о движении снарядов.

Describes a state of extreme anger or rage; also relates to the science of projectiles in motion.

  1. Projectile motionC1formalscientific

    Relating to the flight of projectiles under the influence of gravity and air resistance.

    ruБаллистический

    • The missile followed a ballistic trajectory.
    • Ballistic calculations are essential for long-range artillery.
    • The spacecraft entered a ballistic arc before re-entry.

    Synonymsprojectile

  2. Extremely angryB2informalamerican

    Informal term meaning to become very angry or lose control of one's temper.

    ruВзбешённый

    • He went ballistic when he saw the damage to his car.
    • The coach went ballistic after the referee's decision.
    • She went ballistic over the broken vase.

    Synonymsapoplecticenragedfuriousincensedinfuriatediratelividseethingwrathful

    Antonymscalmcollectedcomposedcoolsereneunruffled

Forms
  • more ballistic comparative form
  • most ballistic superlative form