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aerodynamics

Aerodynamics (noun) means the branch of science studying how air moves around objects and how that affects their motion. Example: “Aerodynamics plays a huge role in designing efficient aircraft wings.”

noun
1
The branch of science studying how air moves around objects and how that affects their motion.
"Aerodynamics plays a huge role in designing efficient aircraft wings."
2
The specific way a particular object interacts with air as it moves.
"Engineers tweaked the car's aerodynamics to improve fuel efficiency."

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In plain EnglishThe science of how air affects moving objects, or an object's own airflow properties.

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Etymology

From aero- plus dynamics, following the pattern of aerodynamic.

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What does “aerodynamics” mean?

The word “aerodynamics” means the branch of science studying how air moves around objects and how that affects their motion. In plain terms, the science of how air affects moving objects, or an object's own airflow properties.

How do you use “aerodynamics” in a sentence?

Here is “aerodynamics” used in a sentence: “Aerodynamics plays a huge role in designing efficient aircraft wings.”

What part of speech is “aerodynamics”?

“Aerodynamics” is a noun.

How many meanings does “aerodynamics” have?

“Aerodynamics” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the branch of science studying how air moves around objects and how that affects their motion.

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