C1 noun Formal

hypermissile

/ˌhaɪpərˈmɪsaɪl/

A highly advanced, ultra-high-velocity projectile weapon designed to travel at speeds significantly exceeding the hypersonic threshold. It typically incorporates sophisticated guidance systems and is used in speculative military technology or science fiction contexts to describe next-generation interceptors.

Ejemplos

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The news report detailed a secret test of a hypermissile that reached the atmosphere in seconds.

The news report detailed a secret test of a hypermissile that reached the atmosphere in seconds.

2

International protocols must be updated to address the proliferation of hypermissile technology among non-state actors.

International protocols must be updated to address the proliferation of hypermissile technology among non-state actors.

3

The protagonist escaped the base just as a hypermissile leveled the entire facility.

The protagonist escaped the base just as a hypermissile leveled the entire facility.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
hypermissile
Adjetivo
hypermissilic
Relacionado
hypervelocity
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Truco para recordar

Think of the 'hyper' in 'hyperspace' from Star Wars—it implies a speed so great that it goes beyond normal boundaries.

Quiz rápido

The military announced the successful interception of a ______, proving their new shield worked.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: hypermissile

Ejemplos

1

The news report detailed a secret test of a hypermissile that reached the atmosphere in seconds.

everyday

The news report detailed a secret test of a hypermissile that reached the atmosphere in seconds.

2

International protocols must be updated to address the proliferation of hypermissile technology among non-state actors.

formal

International protocols must be updated to address the proliferation of hypermissile technology among non-state actors.

3

The protagonist escaped the base just as a hypermissile leveled the entire facility.

informal

The protagonist escaped the base just as a hypermissile leveled the entire facility.

4

The paper argues that current radar systems are insufficient for the detection and tracking of a modern hypermissile.

academic

The paper argues that current radar systems are insufficient for the detection and tracking of a modern hypermissile.

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Our firm is bidding on the contract to develop heat-resistant casing for the new hypermissile prototype.

business

Our firm is bidding on the contract to develop heat-resistant casing for the new hypermissile prototype.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
hypermissile
Adjetivo
hypermissilic
Relacionado
hypervelocity

Colocaciones comunes

hypermissile defense system hypermissile defense system
launch a hypermissile launch a hypermissile
intercept a hypermissile intercept a hypermissile
hypermissile capability hypermissile capability
deploy a hypermissile deploy a hypermissile

Frases Comunes

at hypermissile speeds

at hypermissile speeds

the hypermissile race

the hypermissile race

hypermissile strike

hypermissile strike

Se confunde a menudo con

hypermissile vs hypersonic missile

Hypersonic is the standard scientific term for Mach 5+, while hypermissile is more common in speculative or futuristic contexts.

hypermissile vs ICBM

An ICBM refers to a long-range delivery path, whereas a hypermissile refers specifically to the extreme speed and propulsion technology.

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Notas de uso

The term is most frequently used in technical military discussions, science fiction, or advanced aerospace engineering to describe weapons that exceed current conventional speed limits.

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Errores comunes

Learners may use 'supermissile' instead, which is a generic term and lacks the specific connotation of extreme velocity associated with 'hyper-'.

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Truco para recordar

Think of the 'hyper' in 'hyperspace' from Star Wars—it implies a speed so great that it goes beyond normal boundaries.

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from the Greek 'hyper' (over, beyond) combined with the Latin 'missilis' (able to be thrown).

Patrones gramaticales

countable noun plural: hypermissiles often used as a modifier (e.g., hypermissile technology)
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Contexto cultural

The term is often linked to the modern geopolitical arms race and the concept of 'mutually assured destruction' in a high-tech era.

Quiz rápido

The military announced the successful interception of a ______, proving their new shield worked.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: hypermissile

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