Word: hypersonic
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: hy
per
so
ic
Definition: Far enough above the speed of sound as to cause significant differences in behaviour due to chemical reactions or dissociation of the air.
Morphemes:
Affix: hyper-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: excessive
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ὑπέρ
Language: grc
Decoded: uper
Meaning: over
Affix: sonic
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Having a speed approaching that of the speed of sound in air.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: sonus
Language: la
Decoded: sonus
PoS: Noun
Meaning: sound, noise; pitch; speech