adj
Uncommon
aerodynamic
eh-uh-roh-deye-NA-mihk
Aerodynamic (adj) means Shaped to move through air with minimal resistance. Example: “The new sports car has a sleek, aerodynamic body.”
adj
1
Shaped to move through air with minimal resistance.
"The new sports car has a sleek, aerodynamic body."
2
Relating to the science of how objects move through air.
"Engineers ran aerodynamic tests on the wing design in a wind tunnel."
"The faster an F1 car goes, the more turbulent the aerodynamic wake it leaves behind it."
— Joe Holding, What do DRS, black and white flag, porpoising and more mean? F1 terms explained (2024)
How to use aerodynamic
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDesigned to move smoothly through air, cutting down on drag.
Common pairings
aerodynamic design
aerodynamic drag
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- Comparative
- more aerodynamic
- Superlative
- most aerodynamic
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Etymology
From aero- ("air") plus dynamic, tracing back to Greek ἀήρ and δύναμις ("power").
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What does “aerodynamic” mean?
The word “aerodynamic” means shaped to move through air with minimal resistance. In plain terms, designed to move smoothly through air, cutting down on drag.
How do you pronounce “aerodynamic”?
“Aerodynamic” is pronounced eh-uh-roh-deye-NA-mihk (/ˌɛəɹəʊdaɪˈnæmɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “aerodynamic” in a sentence?
Here is “aerodynamic” used in a sentence: “The new sports car has a sleek, aerodynamic body.”
What part of speech is “aerodynamic”?
“Aerodynamic” is an adjective.
Where does the word “aerodynamic” come from?
The word “aerodynamic” comes from Greek. From aero- ("air") plus dynamic, tracing back to Greek ἀήρ and δύναμις ("power").
Is “aerodynamic” a common word?
“Aerodynamic” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “aerodynamic” have?
“Aerodynamic” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: shaped to move through air with minimal resistance.
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