aerodynamic

Language: en

🇺🇸 /ˌɛroʊdaɪˈnæmɪk/

📖 Definitions

  1. adjective
    Relating to or involving the study of the motion of air and other gaseous fluids and the forces acting on bodies in motion relative to such fluids.; Having a shape that reduces air resistance or drag, allowing for more efficient movement through the air.; Characterized by or utilizing the principles of aerodynamics in design or function.

🔗 Details

Word forms

Comparative: more aerodynamic Superlative: most aerodynamic

Collocations

aerodynamic designaerodynamic dragaerodynamic shapeaerodynamic efficiencyaerodynamic profileaerodynamic performance

Derivatives

aerodynamicallyaerodynamicsaerodynamicist

Synonyms

streamlinedsleekslipperyhydrodynamic

Commonly confused

aeronautical
EN: 'Aeronautical' relates to the science of flight and aircraft engineering broadly; 'aerodynamic' specifically relates to the properties of air flow around objects.
aerospace
EN: 'Aerospace' refers to the industry and field encompassing both aviation and space travel; 'aerodynamic' is a technical adjective describing air-flow characteristics.

Spelling tips

EN: Remember the 'ae' digraph at the beginning (not 'e' or 'a' alone) and the 'y' before 'namic' — it is 'aerodynamic', not 'aerodinamic'.

💬 Examples

  1. The engineer conducted aerodynamic tests in the wind tunnel to measure drag coefficients.

  2. The car's aerodynamic design allowed it to reach higher speeds with less fuel consumption.

  3. Modern aircraft wings are highly aerodynamic surfaces optimized for lift and minimal drag.