English

Adjective

faster-than-light ‎(not comparable)

1. Faster than the speed of light in a vacuum, the theoretical speed limit for travel within the universe.

Usage notes

• This is the form used before a noun. After a noun, the form used is faster than light:

  The laws of physics forbid faster-than-light travel.

  Tachyons travel at speeds faster than light.

Synonyms

• superlumic
• superluminal
• FTL

Derived terms

• FTL

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