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superluminal

su per lu mi nal |ˌso͞opərˈlo͞omənl ˌsupərˈlumənl | adjective Physics denoting or having a speed greater than that of light. ORIGIN 1950s: from super- above + Latin lumen, lumin- a light + -al .

 

Oxford Dictionary

superluminal

superluminal |ˌsuːpəˈluːmɪn (ə )l ˌsjuː -| adjective Physics denoting or having a speed greater than that of light. ORIGIN 1950s: from super- above + Latin lumen, lumin- a light + -al .