1. moving or traveling at extremely high speed, typically faster than the speed of sound by a significant margin
Usage: technical; often used in physics, aerospace, and ballistics contexts

Examples

• Hypervelocity projectiles are used in advanced weapons testing.
• The spacecraft entered hypervelocity reentry after returning from orbit.
• Scientists study hypervelocity impacts to understand crater formation on planets.
• Hypervelocity winds in the upper atmosphere can exceed 10,000 miles per hour.
• The hypervelocity collision between asteroids created a massive explosion.