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aero en · ADJ

Pronunciation

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• /ˈɛəɹəʊ/

Etymology

Back-formation from aero- (prefix), from Ancient Greek ἀέρος (aéros).

Meanings

1. (not-comparable) Of or pertaining to aviation.
   • We've seen a lot of growth in the aero sector.
   • According to aero experts these planes will be capable of carrying six passengers, five machine guns, a special rapid fire aerogun and about fifty bombs, and will be practically immune from injury due to attacks by the light battleplanes […] 1918, Illustrated World, volume 29, number 3, page 406:
2. Aerodynamic; having an aerodynamic appearance.
   • It's a very aero design, with smooth lines.

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Deriveds

aero engine · aero bar · aero club · frutiger aero

aero en · NOUN

Pronunciation

• (Australia) audio
• /ˈɛəɹəʊ/

Etymology

Back-formation from aero- (prefix), from Ancient Greek ἀέρος (aéros).

Meanings

1. (slang, uncountable) Aerodynamics.
   • "The biggest difference is aero, which is a really big cut." 2009 February 12, Paul Gover, “Australian Grand Prix sleep-in suits Robert Kubica,”, in Herald Sun:
2. (countable, dated, informal) An airplane or airship.
3. (uncountable) Aerospace.

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