transonic

[ tran-son-ik ]

adjective

, Chiefly Aeronautics.

1. close to the speed of propagation of sound; moving at 700–780 miles per hour (1127–1255 km/h) at sea level.

transonic

/ trænˈsɒnɪk /

adjective

1. of or relating to conditions when travelling at or near the speed of sound

transonic

/ trăn-sŏn′ĭk /

1. Relating to or capable of speeds at or near the speed of sound (at or approaching Mach 1) or to aerodynamic conditions for bodies travelling at such speeds.
2. Compare hypersonic

Word History and Origins

Origin of transonic¹

First recorded in 1940–45; trans- + sonic

Example Sentences

In the United States, the Federal Aviation Administration sets standards for third parties like the Aviation Suppliers Association and Transonic Aviation to accredit distributors.

From Reuters

However, an archived version of Transonic Aviation’s website from June 4 names AOG as a client and lists its then-current certification number, which was set to expire on July 5.

From Reuters

Transonic Aviation did not respond to a request for comment.

From Reuters

One jet will be used to build the prototype airplane with this Transonic Truss-Braced Wing.

From Seattle Times

CFM’s new technology may or may not mesh with the radical new wing configuration Boeing has developed with NASA, called the Transonic Truss-Braced Wing, which Calhoun recently said might be ready for the next all-new jet.

From Seattle Times