Sonic
/ˈsɒnɪk/noun
Relating to sound or the speed of sound.
Did you know?The term 'sonic' is deeply rooted in the Latin word for sound, but it also connects to ancient concepts of harmony and resonance that were believed to affect the soul.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
sonus
“sound, noise”
Late Latin
Late Latin
sonicus
“of or pertaining to sound”
19th Century
English
sonic
“relating to sound or the speed of sound, first used in scientific contexts”
20th Century
English
sonic boom
“the explosive sound created when an object travels through the air faster than the speed of sound.”