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.
Exemplos
3 de 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.
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
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.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: hypermissile
Exemplos
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.
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
at hypermissile speeds
at hypermissile speeds
the hypermissile race
the hypermissile race
hypermissile strike
hypermissile strike
Frequentemente confundido com
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.
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.
Erros comuns
Learners may use 'supermissile' instead, which is a generic term and lacks the specific connotation of extreme velocity associated with 'hyper-'.
Dica de memorização
Think of the 'hyper' in 'hyperspace' from Star Wars—it implies a speed so great that it goes beyond normal boundaries.
Origem da palavra
Derived from the Greek 'hyper' (over, beyond) combined with the Latin 'missilis' (able to be thrown).
Padrões gramaticais
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.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: hypermissile
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