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aerodynamically

aerodynamically

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In a way that reduces air resistance so something moves smoothly through the air
  • adverb
  • /ˌɛəroʊdaɪˈnæmɪkli/
: aerodinámicamente
  • To maximize fuel efficiency, the airplane must be built aerodynamically to allow smooth airflow.
  • aerodynamically efficient
  • aerodynamically designed
  • aerodynamically sound

Examples

  • The 2014 model appears to be roughly the same size as the current C6, although it's expected to make use of new materials and advanced manufacturing techniques that will result in a sports car that's lighter, more aerodynamically efficient, and a lot more nimble.

    Blog text (13)
  • A computer model was based on the more aerodynamically shaped clay model (Figure 3a, b, c).

    Academic text (1993)
  • We believe that, uh, aerodynamically, this is the most perfect vehicle ever designed.

  • But they are not aerodynamically efficient and tend to be unstable.

    Fiction book (1991)
  • Mom, they're actually very aerodynamically sound.

  • The thing was a sleek, aerodynamically sound, turquoise and white car, outwardly a somewhat modified copy of a 1960 Chevrolet Corvette.

    Fiction book (1990)
  • Most seats consist of a nylon or cloth sling with straps, which positions the user ergonomically and aerodynamically while helping to remove unwanted motions.

    Academic text (1993)
  • The larger 26.3-meter rotor incorporates aerodynamically efficient wood-composite blades using airfoils designed by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL).

    Academic text (1994)
  • The new sports car is designed to move aerodynamically, reducing air resistance for better speed.

  • The engineers focused on designing the boat aerodynamically to enhance its performance on the water.

Antonyms

In a way that wastes time or money

Surface Forms

aerodynamically positive

Morphology

aerodynamically = aerodynamic (transparent) = aero + dynamic + ally

Formed regularly from the adjective 'aerodynamic' by adding the adverbial suffix '-ally', so the meaning is directly 'in an aerodynamic way'.

Etymology

The word aerodynamically breaks into aero- ('air') and dynamic ('movement' or 'force'), the same aero- you see in aeroplane. So it means 'in a way that moves through the air smoothly and with less resistance'.