"supersonically" meaning in English

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Adverb

Forms: more supersonically [comparative], most supersonically [superlative]
Etymology: From supersonic + -ally. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|supersonic|ally}} supersonic + -ally Head templates: {{en-adv}} supersonically (comparative more supersonically, superlative most supersonically)
  1. Faster than sound; at a supersonic speed.
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