ballistisch
Translation
ballistic
Examples
Eine ballistische Rakete fliegt sehr hoch.
A ballistic missile flies very high.
Die ballistische Untersuchung ergab neue Hinweise.
The ballistic investigation yielded new clues.
Grammar Patterns
ballistisch + Noun (ballistic) They found ballistic evidence at the scene.
Similar Words
projektilartig (projectile-like)
Etymology
Derived from the Greek word 'ballein', meaning 'to throw'. It's a direct cognate of the English 'ballistic'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'ball' following a path after being thrown to remember the connection to projectiles.