ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Superluminal

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Superluminal is an adjective meaning (astronomy, physics, fiction, fantasy) Faster than light; having a speed greater than light.

Meaning

(astronomy, physics, fiction, fantasy) Faster than light; having a speed greater than light.

Example Sentences

The first thing to understand about superluminal expansion is that it isn't visible to the unaided eye. The objects that appear to be moving faster than light are emitting radio waves, not visible light.

Synonyms for superluminal

Depending on context, synonyms include FTL, superlumic, hyperlight, supercausal.

Antonyms for superluminal

Common opposites include subluminal, sublumic, sublight.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include superlumic, superluminary, subluminary, superluminous, hyperluminous, ultraluminous.

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