Ballistic (Adjective)
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of the motion of objects moving under their own momentum and the force of gravity; "ballistic missile".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The plane took off with such speed that it cleared the runway in a ballistic trajectory.
- After being pushed, the skater's body followed a ballistic path, her movements curving to fit the ice rink's contours.
- The bullet flew through the air in a ballistic arc, ultimately landing far from its intended target.
- His decision was made without much consideration, and his emotions took over in a ballistic way, leading to a flurry of reckless decisions.
- With no controls to guide it, the test vehicle traveled in a purely ballistic path, directly influenced by external environmental factors.