ballistics
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Noun — The scientific study of how projectiles like bullets or rockets move through the air.
How to use ballistics
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
forensic ballistics
ballistics expert
ballistics report
Etymology
Built from ballista (a stone-throwing siege engine) plus the -ics ending used for fields of study.
Full origin of ballistics →Frequently asked questions
What does “ballistics” mean?
The word “ballistics” means the scientific study of how projectiles like bullets or rockets move through the air. In plain terms, the science of how fired or thrown objects travel and behave.
How do you pronounce “ballistics”?
“Ballistics” is pronounced buh-LIHST-ihks (/bəˈlɪst.ɪks/ in IPA).
How do you use “ballistics” in a sentence?
Here is “ballistics” used in a sentence: “Forensic ballistics helped police match the bullet to the gun.”
What part of speech is “ballistics”?
“Ballistics” is a noun.