ballistic

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Adjective 1.2.1 Translations 1.2.2 Derived terms

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[edit] Etymology

From Latin ballista (“‘a military siege engine for throwing stones’”).

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ballistic (comparative more ballistic, superlative most ballistic)

1. (not comparable) Or relating to ballistics.
2. (comparable) Or relating to projectiles moving under their own momentum and gravity.
3. (comparable, slang) Very angry.

   When he heard him lie about it, he went ballistic.

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[edit] Derived terms

• ballistic missile
• ballistic vest
• go ballistic