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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