Word
aerodynamic
Phoneticsaero·dy·nam·ic
US/ˌɛɹoʊdaɪˈnæmɪk/
UK/ˌeəɹəʊdaɪnˈæmɪk/
Engineering
Definition
adj. having a shape that helps an object move quickly through air. You use this to describe things like fast cars or planes that are built to reduce wind resistance.
adj. relating to the properties of moving air and the interaction between the air and solid bodies moving through it. Often describes shapes designed to minimize drag and maximize efficiency.
Examples
“The new sports car has a very aerodynamic shape.”
“Engineers designed the bicycle helmet to be more aerodynamic, helping the racer shave seconds off her time.”
“Modern aircraft utilize sophisticated winglets and tapered fuselages to remain aerodynamic, significantly reducing fuel consumption by minimizing the turbulence created at high speeds.”
Examples
simple
“The new sports car has a very aerodynamic shape.”
contextual
“Engineers designed the bicycle helmet to be more aerodynamic, helping the racer shave seconds off her time.”
complex
“Modern aircraft utilize sophisticated winglets and tapered fuselages to remain aerodynamic, significantly reducing fuel consumption by minimizing the turbulence created at high speeds.”
Usage
Typically used attributively before a noun or predicatively after a linking verb like 'is' or 'looks'.
Real-World Examples
“The company describes it as the "most technically advanced, powerful and aerodynamic Jaguar ever engineered".” “This has introduced an aerodynamic philosophy known as 'ground effect', which requires the cars to run as low as possible for maximum performance.” “The Alpine has strong straight-line speed with a low-downforce-leaning aerodynamic design.” “All they needed to do was restore the aerodynamic balance by adding more front-end down-force and the car would be transformed.” Etymology
From aero- + dynamic, after aerodynamics. Compare French aérodynamique and German aerodynamisch.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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