hypermissile
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.
Examples
3 of 5The 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.
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.
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.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of the 'hyper' in 'hyperspace' from Star Wars—it implies a speed so great that it goes beyond normal boundaries.
Quick Quiz
The military announced the successful interception of a ______, proving their new shield worked.
Correct!
The correct answer is: hypermissile
Examples
The news report detailed a secret test of a hypermissile that reached the atmosphere in seconds.
everydayThe news report detailed a secret test of a hypermissile that reached the atmosphere in seconds.
International protocols must be updated to address the proliferation of hypermissile technology among non-state actors.
formalInternational protocols must be updated to address the proliferation of hypermissile technology among non-state actors.
The protagonist escaped the base just as a hypermissile leveled the entire facility.
informalThe protagonist escaped the base just as a hypermissile leveled the entire facility.
The paper argues that current radar systems are insufficient for the detection and tracking of a modern hypermissile.
academicThe paper argues that current radar systems are insufficient for the detection and tracking of a modern hypermissile.
Our firm is bidding on the contract to develop heat-resistant casing for the new hypermissile prototype.
businessOur firm is bidding on the contract to develop heat-resistant casing for the new hypermissile prototype.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
at hypermissile speeds
at hypermissile speeds
the hypermissile race
the hypermissile race
hypermissile strike
hypermissile strike
Often Confused With
Hypersonic is the standard scientific term for Mach 5+, while hypermissile is more common in speculative or futuristic contexts.
An ICBM refers to a long-range delivery path, whereas a hypermissile refers specifically to the extreme speed and propulsion technology.
Usage Notes
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.
Common Mistakes
Learners may use 'supermissile' instead, which is a generic term and lacks the specific connotation of extreme velocity associated with 'hyper-'.
Memory Tip
Think of the 'hyper' in 'hyperspace' from Star Wars—it implies a speed so great that it goes beyond normal boundaries.
Word Origin
Derived from the Greek 'hyper' (over, beyond) combined with the Latin 'missilis' (able to be thrown).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
The term is often linked to the modern geopolitical arms race and the concept of 'mutually assured destruction' in a high-tech era.
Quick Quiz
The military announced the successful interception of a ______, proving their new shield worked.
Correct!
The correct answer is: hypermissile
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