ballistics
Translation
ballistics
Examples
The detective consulted a ballistics expert.
The detective consulted a ballistics expert.
Grammar Patterns
((ballistics)) the science of projectiles and firearms Ballistics is the study of projectiles in flight.
Similar Words
projectile science, trajectory mechanics
Etymology
From Greek 'ballein' (to throw) + the suffix '-ics', which denotes a field of study.
Memory Tips
Like 'physics' or 'economics', the '-ics' ending often signals a field of study.