Aerobatic: meaning, definitions and examples

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aerobatic

 

[ ˌɛəroʊˈbætɪk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

flying maneuvers

Aerobatic refers to the ability to perform elaborate and skilled aerial maneuvers, often seen in specialized aircraft or during airshows. These maneuvers include flips, rolls, and spins that showcase the pilot's skills and the aircraft's capabilities. Aerobatic flying requires extensive training and precision, as pilots must control their planes under various weight and speed conditions. It is a thrilling spectacle often enjoyed by aviation enthusiasts and can also be a competitive sport.

Synonyms

flight acrobatics, maneuverable, stunt

Examples of usage

  • The aerobatic team performed stunning maneuvers.
  • He is practicing aerobatic tricks for the airshow.
  • Aerobatic flights can be dangerous without proper training.

Translations

Translations of the word "aerobatic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 aerobático

🇮🇳 एरोबेटिक

🇩🇪 Akrobatik

🇮🇩 aerobatik

🇺🇦 аеробатичний

🇵🇱 akrobatyczny

🇯🇵 アクロバットの

🇫🇷 aérobatique

🇪🇸 aerobático

🇹🇷 aerobatik

🇰🇷 에어로바틱

🇸🇦 استعراض جوي

🇨🇿 akrobatický

🇸🇰 akrobatický

🇨🇳 特技飞行的

🇸🇮 akrobatski

🇮🇸 flugakrobatík

🇰🇿 әуе акробатикасы

🇬🇪 აერობატიკა

🇦🇿 aerobatik

🇲🇽 aerobático

Etymology

The term 'aerobatic' originates from the combination of 'aero-', a prefix derived from the Greek word 'aer', meaning air, and 'batics', which is derived from the word 'acrobatic'. The concept began to gain popularity in the early 20th century as aviation technology advanced and pilots sought to demonstrate their flying skills. Aerobatics became a formalized activity with the establishment of competitions and events. The first official aerobatic contest took place in 1913, setting the stage for aerobatic flying as both an art form and competitive sport. Throughout the decades, the development of dedicated aerobatic aircraft and advancements in pilot training have further enhanced this thrilling aviation discipline.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,502, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.