ballistic

The definition of ballistic is something that has to do with ammunition, bombs, shells or other projectiles.

(adjective)

An example of something that can be described as ballistic is a training in usage of ammunition.

To go ballistic is to get angry and lose your temper.

(verb)

An example of someone going ballistic is a parent whose child repeatedly defied her rules.

See ballistic in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

Origin: < ballista

See ballistic in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

a. Of or relating to the study of the dynamics of projectiles.
b. Of or relating to the study of the internal action of firearms.
Of or relating to projectiles, their motion, or their effects.

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Origin: From ballista

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